tarwood

/tɑrwʊd/ or /ˈtɑrˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of dense, slow-growing evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its aromatic wood and distinctive foliage.

“The hikers discovered a beautiful stand of tarwood near the lake, and they decided to take some wood samples for further analysis.”

Synonyms

  • cypress
  • juniper

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • fast-growing