sourwood

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Definition of sourwood

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noun

A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.

“I let him chew the tip of a burgundy leaf and taste how sourwood got its name.”

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noun

A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.

“I let him chew the tip of a burgundy leaf and taste how sourwood got its name.”
An Australian tree, of the genus Hibiscus; the sorrel tree.

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From sour + wood.

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