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philippine mahogany

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Philippine mahogany

–noun
1. any of several Philippine trees of the genus Shorea and related genera, having brown or reddish wood used as lumber and in cabinetry.
2. the wood of any of these trees.
Also called lauan.


Origin:
1920–25
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Philippine mahogany  
n.  
  1. Any of various southeast Asian hardwood trees of the genus Shorea and related genera.

  2. The wood of any of these trees.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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