noun
sourwood
Sourwood (noun) means a small North American tree with deeply grooved bark and leaves that taste sour.
noun
1
A small North American tree with deeply grooved bark and leaves that taste sour.
"I let him chew the tip of a burgundy leaf and taste how sourwood got its name."
— Richard Powers, Bewilderment (2021)
2
An Australian tree also known as the sorrel tree.
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Etymology
Formed from sour and wood.
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What is the meaning of sourwood?
"sourwood" (noun) means a small North American tree with deeply grooved bark and leaves that taste sour.
What is another word for sourwood?
Other words for "sourwood" include titi.
What are the different meanings of sourwood?
"sourwood" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small North American tree with deeply grooved bark and leaves that taste sour; 2. An Australian tree also known as the sorrel tree.
