Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mahogany tree: A type of tropical hardwood tree belonging to the genus Swietenia, known for its valuable, durable, and reddish-brown timber.
   • Mahogany wood: The high-quality wood from the mahogany tree, commonly used in fine furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gỗ dái ngựa rất được ưa chuộng để đóng tủ. (Mahogany wood is highly favored for making cabinets.)
  • Cây dái ngựa này đã hơn năm mươi năm tuổi. (This mahogany tree is over fifty years old.)

Advanced Usage

• "Gỗ dái ngựa nguyên khối": Solid mahogany wood.
  • Chiếc bàn này được làm từ gỗ dái ngựa nguyên khối. (This table is made from solid mahogany wood.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cây xoài (Mango tree): A different fruit tree, sometimes confused due to the similar-sounding "xoài" but unrelated.
• Gỗ hương (Rosewood): Another valuable tropical hardwood, distinct from mahogany.

Synonyms

• Cây gỗ gụ: A term sometimes used regionally for certain types of mahogany or similar hardwoods.
• Gỗ đỏ: Redwood, a general term for woods with a reddish hue, which can include mahogany.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "dái ngựa" is a specific botanical name for the mahogany tree ( spp.). It should not be confused with the common fruit tree "xoài" (mango). Its primary meaning relates to the tree and its lumber.
• In some regional or older contexts, it may be referred to simply as "cây gỗ đỏ" (redwood tree).