Philippine mahogany
noun
Phil·ip·pine mahogany
ˈfi-lə-ˌpēn- 
: any of several Philippine dipterocarp timber trees (genera Shorea and Parashorea) with wood resembling that of the true mahoganies
also
: its wood
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The term Philippine mahogany soon began appearing in newspapers and magazines.
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JSTOR Daily,
19 Nov. 2025
The open-plan living area boasts Philippine mahogany panel walls.
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Sandra Barrera,
Orange County Register,
28 May 2024
The house has the architect’s name written all over it, with concrete block walls, Philippine mahogany paneling, red concrete flooring, and soaring ceilings.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2024
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JSTOR Daily,
19 Nov. 2025
The open-plan living area boasts Philippine mahogany panel walls.
—
Sandra Barrera,
Orange County Register,
28 May 2024
The house has the architect’s name written all over it, with concrete block walls, Philippine mahogany paneling, red concrete flooring, and soaring ceilings.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2024
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“Philippine mahogany.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philippine%20mahogany. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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