barkpeel

/ˈbɑːkpiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

The outer covering of a tree trunk, typically consisting of the bark and the layer of tissue beneath, which is formed from the secondary growth of the phloem.

“The arborist carefully removed the barkpeel to expose the underlying cambium layer.”

Synonyms

  • bark
  • periderm

Antonyms

  • inner bark
  • xylem