SOURWOOD

Etymology

Noun

sourwood (plural sourwoods)

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.

Source: Wiktionary


Sour"wood`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: The sorrel tree.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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