01 n. A large tree of the genus Swietenia (Swietenia Mahogoni), found in tropical America.
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A large tree of the genus Swietenia (Swietenia Mahogoni), found in tropical America.(Bot.)
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The wood of the Swietenia Mahogoni. It is of a reddish brown color, beautifully veined, very hard, and susceptible of a fine polish. It is used in the manufacture of furniture.
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A table made of mahogany wood.[Colloq.]
Phrases & compounds
To be under the mahogany —
to be so drunk as to have fallen under the table.
To put one's legs under some one's mahogany —
to dine with him.