Moose-wood (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous shrub of eastern North America having tough flexible branches and pliable bark and small yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers carefully navigated the forest trail lined with moose-wood and other deciduous vegetation.
- In the fall, the moose-wood's leaves turned golden yellow, attracting various species of birds and small animals.
- The moose-wood's pliable bark made it a favorite among Native American tribes, who used it for crafting tools and shelter.
- Wildlife experts praised the conservation efforts that led to the moose-wood's resurgence in the once-depleted forests of eastern North America.
- Botanists studying the moose-wood marveled at its ability to thrive in a variety of environments and soil types.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Maple of eastern North America with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves clear yellow in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The large, open forest was dominated by trees like sugar maple and white birch with scattered moose-wood throughout.
- On the northeastern slope, we spotted an understory of moose-wood, striped maple, and hobblebrush.
- The sunlight filtering through the leaves of the large moose-wood highlighted the vibrant colors of autumn.
- Some common species inhabiting this area include groundnut, willow, and of course, moose-wood.
- In autumn, our family takes a trip to visit the glorious moose-wood and sugar maple's yellow foliage.