TANBARK

tanbark

(noun) bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tanbark (countable and uncountable, plural tanbarks)

The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin

The spent bark used as a ground covering

Source: Wiktionary



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