sourwood
IPA: sˈaʊrwʊd
noun
- A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.
- An Australian tree, of the genus Hibiscus; the sorrel tree.
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Examples of "sourwood" in Sentences
- Beech, dogwood, and sourwood are found in the understory.
- During sourwood bloom, there is little else for the bees to forage.
- A hollow reed or sourwood stem would be inserted into the pipe for smoking.
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