African mahogany
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the wood of trees belonging to the genus Khaya, primarily Khaya anthotheca and Khaya ivorensis
- African mahogany wood
- khaya
- khaya wood
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the wood of trees belonging to the genus Khaya, primarily Khaya anthotheca and Khaya ivorensis |
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fei chou t'ao hua hsin mu
Wood of trees belonging to the genus Khaya, native to Africa. It has a pink heartwood when freshly sawn, which darkens to a pinkish-brown to a deep red. It closely resembles true mahogany. It is used for making cabinets, musical instruments, veneer, furniture, boat planking and cabins, banisters, and handrails. (English)