dogwood
noun
any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, especially C. sanguinea, of Europe, or C. florida, of America.
dogwoods
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pluralof dogwood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Baker notes that the lineage that led to blueberries, for instance, is the result of an ancient hybridization between dogwoods and the ancestors of coffee plants, daisies, and mints.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 23, 2024
In Moran’s leafy northwest Washington neighborhood, a profusion of rainbow flags and Pride Month bunting blossomed from windows and storefronts, as bright and cheery as the brilliant dogwoods and lustrous azalea bushes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
The brilliant displays of dogwoods, magnolias, redbuds and others signal all is well in the tree world.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023
I’ve always been grateful to him, because I’ve found it one of the easiest methods to propagate deciduous trees and woody plants such as roses, dogwoods, figs, grapes and many others.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
In the spring the aromatic scent of wild flowers, redbuds, papaws, and dogwoods, drifting on the wind currents, spread over the valley and around our home.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
