noun
sourwood
Sourwood (noun) means a North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.
noun
1
A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.
2
An Australian tree, of the genus Hibiscus; the sorrel tree.
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Etymology
From sour + wood.
Rhymes for sourwood
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What is the meaning of sourwood?
"sourwood" (noun) means a North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves.
What are the different meanings of sourwood?
"sourwood" has 2 main meanings: 1. A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour-tasting leaves; 2. An Australian tree, of the genus Hibiscus; the sorrel tree.