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leatherwood
[leth-er-wood]
noun
an American shrub, Dirca palustris, having a tough bark.
leatherwood
/ ˈɛðəˌʊ /
noun
Also called: wicopy.a North American thymelaeaceous shrub, Dirca palustris, with pale yellow flowers and tough flexible branches
any of various Australian shrubs of the family Cunoniaceae
Word History and Origins
Origin of leatherwood1
Example Sentences
You will wonder whether obtaining a jar of Tasmanian leatherwood honey, which pairs with lentils, beer and smoked cheeses, could be worth the bother.
In California grows a tree called by three popular names: leatherwood, slippery elm, and silver oak.
Never before have I seen the California slippery elm or leatherwood tree in such perfect form.
If well grown, the leatherwood makes a very neat plant; blossoms appear before the leaves, but not showy; 4-6 ft.
"I have a substitute at hand, ma belle," and Louis pointed to the strips of leatherwood that he had collected for binding the dressings on his cousin's foot.
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