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moose-wood

/ˈmuːs.wʊd/

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noun

/ˈmuːs.wʊd/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо клён восточной части Северной Америки с полосатой корой и крупными двулопастными листьями, которые осенью становятся прозрачно-жёлтыми, либо листопадный кустарник восточной части Северной Америки с прочными гибкими ветвями, податливой корой и мелкими жёлтыми цветами.

A noun referring to either a maple tree of eastern North America with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves that turn clear yellow in autumn, or a deciduous shrub of eastern North America with tough flexible branches, pliable bark, and small yellow flowers.

  1. Striped MapleC1formalamerican

    A maple tree native to eastern North America, characterized by its striped bark, large two-lobed leaves that turn a clear yellow in autumn.

    ruКлён полосатый

    • The moose-wood's striped bark makes it easy to identify in winter.
    • In autumn, the moose-wood's leaves turn a brilliant clear yellow.
    • Hikers often spot moose-wood along forest trails in the Northeast.
  2. LeatherwoodC1formalamerican

    A deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, known for its tough, flexible branches, pliable bark, and small yellow flowers.

    ruКожаное дерево

    • The moose-wood shrub's bark was traditionally used for cordage.
    • Small yellow flowers appear on the moose-wood in early spring.
    • The flexible branches of moose-wood were once used to make baskets.

    Synonymsleatherwoodropebarkwicopy