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mahogany vs Entandrophragma cylindricum

Entandrophragma cylindricum vs mahogany

mahogany and Entandrophragma cylindricum both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mahogany Yes No No No
Entandrophragma cylindricum Yes No No No
As nouns, Entandrophragma cylindricum is a hyponym of mahogany; that is, Entandrophragma cylindricum is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mahogany:
  • mahogany: any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish
  • Entandrophragma cylindricum: African tree having rather lightweight cedar-scented wood varying in color from pink to reddish brown
mahogany (noun) Entandrophragma cylindricum (noun)
a shade of brown with a tinge of red African tree having rather lightweight cedar-scented wood varying in color from pink to reddish brown
any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
Difference between mahogany and Entandrophragma cylindricum

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