Sourwood Definition
sourwo͝od
noun
A North American tree (Oxydendrum arboreum) of the heath family, with thick, fissured bark, small, white flowers, grayish fruit, and sour leaves.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Oxydendrum arboreum
- titi
- sorrel tree
Other Word Forms of Sourwood
Noun
Singular:
sourwood
Plural:
sourwoodsOrigin of Sourwood
So called from its sour-tasting leaves
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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