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dogwood
[ dawg-wood, dog- ]
noun
- any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, especially C. sanguinea, of Europe, or C. florida, of America.
- the wood of any such tree.
- a light to medium brown or a medium yellowish-brown color.
adjective
- having the color dogwood.
dogwood
/ ˈdɒɡˌwʊd /
noun
- any of various cornaceous trees or shrubs of the genus Cornus , esp C. sanguinea, a European shrub with clusters of small white flowers and black berries: the shoots are red in winter
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It is popularly known in the United States as "poison sumach," "poison dogwood" and "poison elder."
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A slight shower of rain fell in the afternoon; and during our ride we first observed the dogwood (cornus florida).
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An occasional golden dogwood leaf fluttered past the open windows, like a lazy yellow bird.
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At last, "Let's go for a walk—you and me," she said, jumping up and going towards the dogwood thicket.
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But she came back smiling and trailing great branches of white dogwood over her shoulder and down her sky-blue gown.
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