striped dogwood
- noun
- /ˈstraɪpt ˈdɔɡˌwʊd/
- US
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cornisca rayada
- The striped dogwood is easily recognized by its distinctive green-and-white bark.
Examples
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In the fall, the leaves of the striped dogwood turn a brilliant yellow.
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Gardeners often plant striped dogwood for its attractive appearance throughout the year.
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The striped dogwood tree grows beautifully in my garden.
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In autumn, the striped dogwood displays vibrant yellow leaves.
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The striped dogwood tree is popular for its striking bark and lovely foliage.
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In the fall, the striped dogwood showcases its vivid yellow leaves against the landscape.
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Many homeowners choose the striped dogwood for its unique appearance and seasonal color changes.
Synonyms
A small maple tree from eastern North America with striped bark and two-part leaves that turn yellow in autumn
A small tree from eastern North America with striped green bark and large leaves that turn yellow in autumn
A maple tree with striped bark and large two-lobed leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn
A small maple tree with green-and-white striped bark and yellow autumn leaves
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines an adjective 'striped' (having stripes) with the noun 'dogwood' (a type of tree), so its meaning — a dogwood tree that is striped — is directly compositional and easily inferable from the parts. This is a simple descriptive noun phrase following common adjective + noun patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.
Etymology
Striped dogwood comes from the tree's look: striped for the green-and-white lines on its bark and dogwood for the kind of tree. That's why the name refers to a 'tree' with large leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn.
