African mahogany

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun Any of several African trees of the genus Khaya, having wood similar to that of the tropical American mahogany.
• noun The wood of any of these trees, used to make furniture, cabinets, and boat interiors.
• noun Any of various other similar African woods.

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• noun African tree having hard heavy odorless wood