(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 14 2006 at 15:21:39

Madeira wood. (Bot.)

(a)

The mahogany tree (Swietenia Mahogoni).

(b)

A West Indian leguminous tree (Lysiloma Latisiliqua) the wood of which is used for boat trimming.

 

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