Philippine mahogany

noun

Phil·​ip·​pine mahogany ˈfi-lə-ˌpēn- How to pronounce Philippine mahogany (audio)
: any of several Philippine dipterocarp timber trees (genera Shorea and Parashorea) with wood resembling that of the true mahoganies
also : its wood

Examples of Philippine mahogany in a Sentence

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The open-plan living area boasts Philippine mahogany panel walls. Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024 The roofing was replaced with an insulating foam that helps keep the interior cool during hotter temperatures; insulation was added; and a custom stain was mixed so that the new replacement pieces match the Philippine mahogany paneling that is throughout the house. Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Philippine Islands

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Philippine mahogany was in 1914

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“Philippine mahogany.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philippine%20mahogany. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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