African Mahogany

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən məˈhɒɡəni/

Definitions of african mahogany

noun African mahogany - a type of hardwood tree native to Africa known for its reddish-brown color and durability

Example Sentences

A1 African mahogany is a type of wood.

A2 I bought a beautiful African mahogany table for my living room.

B1 The furniture in the hotel lobby is made of African mahogany.

B2 African mahogany is known for its durability and rich color.

C1 The intricate carvings on the African mahogany door were stunning.

C2 The rare African mahogany tree is protected to prevent extinction.

Examples of african mahogany in a Sentence

formal The furniture was beautifully crafted using African mahogany wood.

informal I love the rich color of African mahogany furniture.

slang That table is made of some fancy African mahogany.

figurative Her voice was as smooth and rich as African mahogany.

Grammatical Forms of african mahogany

• plural: African mahoganies
• comparative: more African mahogany
• superlative: most African mahogany
• present tense: is African mahogany
• future tense: will be African mahogany
• perfect tense: has been African mahogany
• continuous tense: is being African mahogany
• singular: African mahogany
• positive degree: very African mahogany
• infinitive: to be African mahogany
• gerund: being African mahogany
• participle: African mahogany

Origin and Evolution of african mahogany

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African mahogany' originated from the wood of trees belonging to the Meliaceae family native to Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the wood from certain species of trees in Africa, 'African mahogany' has evolved to refer to a specific type of mahogany wood that is commonly used in furniture making and woodworking.