leatherwood

[ leth-er-wood ]

/ ˈlɛð ərˌwʊd /

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noun

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

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Also called moosewood.

Origin of leatherwood

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

Words nearby leatherwood

leatherneck, Leatheroid, leather star, Leather-Stocking Tales, leatherwear, leatherwood, leatherwork, leathery, leave, leave a bad taste in one's mouth, leave alone

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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

Also called: wicopy 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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