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tarwood

tarwood

9.9
A New Zealand tree or shrub with sticky wood and unusual leaves
  • noun
  • New Zealand
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  • Botanists studied the unique adaptations of the tarwood in New Zealand's mountainous areas.

Examples

  • The tarwood thrives in regions with high rainfall and cool temperatures.

  • During the hike, we passed several tarwoods growing along the path, their resinous wood glistening in the sunlight.

  • A dense grove of tarwoods covered the slopes, providing vital shelter for birds.

  • The tarwood tree is known for its beautiful leaves.

  • Many tarwoods can be found in the forests of New Zealand.

  • In New Zealand, the tarwood is often admired for its striking foliage.

  • The tarwood is an important part of the native ecosystem, providing habitat for various wildlife.

Synonyms

tar-wood
vstarwood
  • New Zealand
9.9

A New Zealand tree or shrub with thin branches that grows in cold, wet places

has identical meaning but written as one word without a hyphen

Surface Forms

tarwood singular
tarwoods plural

Morphology

tarwood = tar + wood (transparent) = tar + wood

The name is a direct compound of 'tar' + 'wood' describing resinous/tar-like wood, a meaning learners can infer from the parts.

Etymology

Tarwood likely comes from the English parts tar and wood, because the tree's wood gives out a sticky, dark sap much like 'tar'. So the name points to a New Zealand tree with wood that is 'tar-like' and helps you remember its sticky nature.