leatherwood
an American shrub, Dirca palustris, having a tough bark.
Origin of leatherwood
1- Also called moosewood.
Words Nearby leatherwood
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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 HowellsFor such a religious community leatherwood Creek used to be a very decent place to live in.
The Leatherwood God | William Dean HowellsAnd 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 HowellsLast night all leatherwood was hanging to my arms and legs down there in the Temple worshiping me.
The Leatherwood God | William Dean HowellsI'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
/ (ˈlɛðəˌwʊd) /
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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