Advertisement
Advertisement
cypress knee
noun
one of the woody growths that project above water from the roots of the bald cypress.
Word History and Origins
Origin of cypress knee1
Example Sentences
Some say that bout, 'Woman, dog, cypress knee more you beat'em the better they be!'
A rude block,—a cypress knee that had been carried there—formed, the only substitute for a chair, and there was nothing to serve for a table.
He is not thinking of either science, or his own superior knowledge, while conducting his companion to the side of that “cypress knee.”
Now, fellurs; take partikler notice o’ what sort o’ egg hez been hatchin’ in this nest o’ cypress knee.”
The cypress knee, out of which Woodley and Heywood “gouged” the smooth-bore bullet, is also examined, its position noted.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse