Elk-wood (Noun)
Meaning
Small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The elk-wood on the east side of the property has large, umbrella-like formations of leaves on its branches.
- Elk-wood trees often grow along riverbanks in eastern North America due to their love for moist soil conditions.
- When the summer months arrive, elk-wood trees display their beautiful, creamy white flowers.
- A stroll through the forest revealed a majestic elk-wood tree towering above the other vegetation.
- In fall, the large leaves of the elk-wood turn a vibrant yellow before falling off for winter.