pepperwood

American  

[pep-er-wood] / ˈpɛp ərˌwʊd /

noun

1. California laurel.

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Etymology

Origin of pepperwood

First recorded in 1855–60; pepper + wood ¹

Example Sentences

“We created a scent’’ — derived from white pepperwood — “and pump it into the air.’

From New York Times

Light, frequent burning of the forest understory maintains oak tree health, and the acorns and huckleberries for food, hazel and bear grass for weaving, and pepperwood and wormwood for medicine.

From The Guardian

Eventually, even the crisp smell of pepperwood starts to get musty.

From New York Times