dogwood
Translation
dogwood
Examples
The dogwood tree is beautiful in spring.
The dogwood tree is beautiful in spring.
This carving is made from dogwood.
This carving is made from dogwood.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of tree or shrub The dogwood has white flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cornel
Etymology
From 'dog' + 'wood'. The name may come from 'dagwood', as its hard wood was used for 'dags' (daggers, skewers).
Memory Tips
Picture a dog sitting under a tree with white flowers. That's a dogwood. The 'wood' is very hard.