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mahogany

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/məˈhɒɡəni/ · ma-ho-ga-ny

A durable and reddish-brown timber from the mahogany tree, used for high-quality furniture and cabinetry.

Meanings

nounformal

A durable and reddish-brown timber from the mahogany tree, used for high-quality furniture and cabinetry.

مہوگنی درخت سے حاصل ہونے والی ایک مضبوط اور سرخ بھورے رنگ کی لکڑی جو اعلیٰ معیار کے فرنیچر اور کابینٹ بنانے کے لئے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

مہوگنی

mahogany

Synonyms

woodtimberlumberلکڑیچوبکونسل

Antonyms

softwoodsynthetic materialparticleboardنرم لکڑیمصنوعی موادذرات کی لکڑی

Common Collocations

  • mahogany furniture
  • mahogany color
  • mahogany wood

Example Sentences

The mahogany furniture in the room added an air of elegance.

کمرے میں مہوگنی کے فرنیچر نے ایک شان و شوکت بخشی۔

Kamray mein mahogany ke furniture ne aik shaaan o shaukat bakhshi.

They chose mahogany wood for the cabinetry in their kitchen.

انہوں نے اپنے باورچی خانے میں کابینٹ کے لئے مہوگنی کی لکڑی کا انتخاب کیا۔

Unhon ne apne bawarchi khanay mein cabinet ke liye mahogany ki lakri ka intekhab kiya.

He admired the rich color of the mahogany desk.

اس نے مہوگنی کی میز کے بھرپور رنگ کی تعریف کی۔

Us ne mahogany ki mez ke bhurpoor rang ki tareef ki.

Easily Confused With

teak:Teak is a different hardwood known for its durability and water resistance, often used in outdoor furniture.

Word Family

mahogany
adjectiveمہوگنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mahogany' as 'majestic wood' which is elegant and sturdy.

Picture a luxurious mahogany desk in an upscale office.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "madera de mahogany" — wood of the mahogany tree

First known use: 16th century

The term 'mahogany' originated from the Spanish word for the wood of the Swietenia macrophylla tree, which was first identified in the 17th century.