spicewood

[ spahys-wood ]

noun

1. spicebush ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of spicewood¹

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60; spice + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Some of that history was shared during the dinner, such as Beverly Bowen of Blackwell’s Farm telling others about the spicewood tea she grew up foraging that she says would be consumed in springtime for its supposed medicinal benefits.

From Washington Post

Knowing its urgency, they left the spicewood and swept down with the helping band.

From Project Gutenberg

The name cannot be translated and has no connection with naʻtûʻlĭ, “spicewood.”

From Project Gutenberg

The spicewood was everywhere in flower in the forests on the bank, and it is said that its appearance indicates a fine soil.

From Project Gutenberg