Meaning & use
Lauan
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A reddish-brown tropical hardwood from Southeast Asia, often used to make plywood and furniture; also called Philippine mahogany.
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The cabinet was built from inexpensive lauan plywood.
Lauan doesn't have the density or durability of true mahogany.
A note on using this word
Despite its common name, lauan is not a true mahogany; it comes from Shorea trees rather than the Swietenia genus.
Words with a similar meaning
Philippine mahogany
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