Devilwood (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree of southern United States having panicles of dull white flowers followed by dark purple fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The devilwood tree stood out in the yard with its dull white flowers that turned to dark purple fruits in the fall season.
- Devilwood is used as a shade tree and for landscaping in warm climates.
- The park ranger led the nature walk past a group of devilwood trees, pointing out their unique blooms.
- Gardeners in the southern United States often choose devilwood for hedges and borders.
- A group of birds made their home in a devilwood tree near the lake.