Sweetleaf (Noun)
Meaning
Small yellowwood tree of southern United States having small fragrant white flowers; leaves and bark yield a yellow dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweetleaf tree's fragrant white flowers filled the evening air with a sweet scent.
- The bark of the sweetleaf tree can be used to create a natural yellow dye for fabric.
- Sweetleaf trees thrive in the humid climate of the southern United States.
- Local artisans used the leaves of the sweetleaf tree to create vibrant yellow pigments.
- In the garden, the sweetleaf tree added a pop of color with its delicate white blooms.