leatherwood

[ leth-er-wood ]

noun
  1. an American shrub, Dirca palustris, having a tough bark.

Origin of leatherwood

1
An Americanism dating back to 1735–45; leather + wood1

Words Nearby leatherwood

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How to use leatherwood in a sentence

  • Gillespie pulled the leatherwood latch-string which lifted the catch of his door, and pushed it open.

    The Leatherwood God | William Dean Howells
  • For such a religious community leatherwood Creek used to be a very decent place to live in.

    The Leatherwood God | William Dean Howells
  • And he wouldn't stay to preach there, but told 'em they must come back with him to the Temple here in leatherwood.

    The Leatherwood God | William Dean Howells
  • Last night all leatherwood was hanging to my arms and legs down there in the Temple worshiping me.

    The Leatherwood God | William Dean Howells
  • I've liked you and Laban ever since you came to leatherwood, and you know how your Joey has all but brought my boy back to me.

    The Leatherwood God | William Dean Howells

British Dictionary definitions for leatherwood

leatherwood

/ (ˈlɛðəˌwʊd) /


noun
  1. Also called: wicopy a North American thymelaeaceous shrub, Dirca palustris, with pale yellow flowers and tough flexible branches

  2. any of various Australian shrubs of the family Cunoniaceae

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