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leatherwood
[ leth-er-wood ]
noun
- an American shrub, Dirca palustris, having a tough bark.
leatherwood
/ ˈlɛðəˌwʊd /
noun
- Also calledwicopy a North American thymelaeaceous shrub, Dirca palustris, with pale yellow flowers and tough flexible branches
- any of various Australian shrubs of the family Cunoniaceae
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Word History and Origins
Origin of leatherwood1
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Example Sentences
Gillespie pulled the leatherwood latch-string which lifted the catch of his door, and pushed it open.
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For such a religious community Leatherwood Creek used to be a very decent place to live in.
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And he wouldn't stay to preach there, but told 'em they must come back with him to the Temple here in Leatherwood.
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Last night all Leatherwood was hanging to my arms and legs down there in the Temple worshiping me.
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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.
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