MAHOG'ANY, noun A tree of the genus Swietenia, growing in the tropical climates of America. The wood is of a reddish or brown color, very hard, and susceptible of a fine polish. Of this are made our most beautiful and durable pieces of cabinet furniture.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.