hophornbeam

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and -like fruit.

Etymology

Compound from English hop (move rapidly between locations) + English hornbeam (hard wood).

Origin

English

hornbeam

Gloss

hard wood

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