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Swietinia mahogani

Swietinia mahogani

9.9
A mahogany tree from the Caribbean with hard reddish wood used for fine furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Swietinia mahogani
  • The wood of Swietinia mahogani is highly valued for making fine furniture.

Examples

  • The craftsman selected Swietinia mahogani because of its rich color and durability.

  • Many parks in the Caribbean protect native Swietinia mahogani trees.

  • The Swietinia mahogani tree is prized for its beautiful wood.

  • Many artisans prefer Swietinia mahogani for crafting fine furniture.

  • The craftsmen choose Swietinia mahogani for its beautiful grain and strength in furniture making.

  • Due to its durability, Swietinia mahogani wood is often used in high-end construction projects.

  • In many tropical regions, Swietinia mahogani trees are protected to preserve their valuable timber.

Synonyms

true mahogany
vsSwietinia mahogani
7.7

A tree from the Caribbean that gives deep brown, strong wood used for furniture

is the species noted for valuable hardwood used in furniture and construction
Dominican mahogany
vsSwietinia mahogani
  • Specialized
8.9

A tree from the Caribbean that gives hard reddish-brown wood used for fine furniture

focuses on value and use rather than the wood's specific color
Cuban mahogany
vsSwietinia mahogani
  • Specialized
8.2

A tree from the Caribbean with hard reddish-brown wood used for furniture

emphasizes general valuable hardwood use rather than regional naming

Surface Forms

Swietinia mahogani singular
Swietinia mahoganis plural

Morphology

Swietinia + mahogani

This item is a taxonomic binomial combining a genus name (Swietinia — tropical trees known for hard, reddish‑brown wood) with a specific epithet referring to mahogany; together they straightforwardly denote a species of mahogany tree. If a B1 learner knows the constituent senses (the genus/tree sense and the word mahogany), the overall meaning ‘a species of mahogany valued for its hardwood’ is directly derivable, so the expression is transparent.

Etymology

Swietinia mahogani is named for the rich mahogani wood it produces; people in the West Indies and sailors long prized its deep red, strong wood and shipped it to make fine 'furniture' and parts for ships. That's why the name came to be used for this species and its valuable wood today.