- a large tree, Khaya ivorensis, of western Africa, having hard wood resembling true mahogany, widely used in cabinetmaking and boatbuilding.
- any of several related or similar African hardwood trees.
- the wood of any of these trees.
- any of several African trees of the meliaceous genus Khaya, esp K. ivorensis, that have wood similar to that of true mahogany
- the wood of any of these trees, used for furniture, etc
- any of various other African woods that resemble true mahogany
