Definition of SOURWOOD

sourwood

Meanings

Plural: sourwoods

Noun

  • deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From sour + wood.

Synonyms

Oxydendrum arboreum, sorrel tree, titi

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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