suber

/ˈsuːbər/; /ˈsuːbɛr/ or /suːˈbɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

The outer, woody layer of a tree trunk or branch, typically 5-10 cm thick, and often used for various purposes such as furniture, fencing, or construction.

“The carpenter used a chisel to remove a piece of suber from the old oak tree.”

Synonyms

  • bark
  • rind

Antonyms

  • core
  • pith