Philippine mahogany
noun
Phil·ip·pine mahogany
ˈfi-lə-ˌpēn- 
: any of several Philippine dipterocarp timber trees (genera Shorea and Parashorea) with wood resembling that of the true mahoganies
also
: its wood
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The open-plan living area boasts Philippine mahogany panel walls.
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Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
The roofing was replaced with an insulating foam that helps keep the interior cool during hotter temperatures; insulation was added; and a custom stain was mixed so that the new replacement pieces match the Philippine mahogany paneling that is throughout the house.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
The house has the architect’s name written all over it, with concrete block walls, Philippine mahogany paneling, red concrete flooring, and soaring ceilings.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
Think everything from curving walls clad in Philippine mahogany to plenty of custom wood furniture, banquette seating, stone flooring, and half-moon windows.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2023
Throughout, original pocket doors, baseboards, and trim are made of Philippine mahogany.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
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Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 28 May 2024
The roofing was replaced with an insulating foam that helps keep the interior cool during hotter temperatures; insulation was added; and a custom stain was mixed so that the new replacement pieces match the Philippine mahogany paneling that is throughout the house.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
The house has the architect’s name written all over it, with concrete block walls, Philippine mahogany paneling, red concrete flooring, and soaring ceilings.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
Think everything from curving walls clad in Philippine mahogany to plenty of custom wood furniture, banquette seating, stone flooring, and half-moon windows.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2023
Throughout, original pocket doors, baseboards, and trim are made of Philippine mahogany.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
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