madrona
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- noun
- /məˈdroʊnə/
- US
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madroño
- madrona tree
These may be the islands of the madrona tree, the red wood, a cross of blood in the Bank of Evergreen bristling above the rocks.
- These may be the islands of the madrona tree, the red wood, a cross of blood in the Bank of Evergreen bristling above the rocks.
Examples
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Panting for air, he finally broke into an opening atop a large knoll and found a natural seat on the trunk of a fallen madrona.
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Now it sits retired on a large madrona stump, a lovely relic well suited for a new role as garden sentinel.
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The madrona tree's reddish bark peels away in thin strips, revealing a smooth surface underneath.
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In the summer, the madrona produces clusters of orange-red berries that attract many birds.
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Craftsmen often choose madrona wood for furniture because of its beautiful grain and durability.
Synonyms
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A tree with smooth red bark, shiny leaves, and white flowers
A large evergreen tree with smooth red bark, glossy leaves, orange edible berries, and wood used for furniture
An evergreen tree with smooth red bark, shiny thick leaves, and orange-red berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Madrona comes from the Spanish word madroño, which means 'strawberry tree' because of its small red berries. People used that Spanish name for the Pacific coast tree with shiny leaves, orange-red berries and peeling red bark, which is why madrona now names this evergreen tree.