Dogwood (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park was famous for its stunning dogwood trees that bloomed every spring, attracting tourists from all over.
- In the southern United States, dogwood is a common ornamental tree used in landscaping.
- The old dogwood in our backyard was a haven for birds and squirrels, its branches twisted and gnarled with age.
- After the wedding, the happy couple planted a dogwood tree in their garden to commemorate the special day.
- Flowering dogwood is the state tree of Virginia and Missouri, and is highly prized for its beauty and symbolism.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Hard tough wood of any dogwood of the genus Cornus; resembles boxwood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.