dogwood
Translation
dogwood
Examples
The dogwood tree blooms in spring.
The dogwood tree blooms in spring.
They planted a dogwood in their front yard.
They planted a dogwood in their front yard.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a type of flowering tree The dogwood is a beautiful flowering tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Cornus (scientific name); Related: oak, maple, birch
Etymology
From 'dog' + 'wood'. Possibly because its hard wood was used for 'dags' (daggers/skewers), or from a belief that its bark could treat mange in dogs.
Memory Tips
Picture a dog resting under a tree with beautiful white or pink flowers.