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wicopy

wicopy

9.9
A bush that has flexible branches, small yellow flowers, and bark used for basket making
  • noun
  • US
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  • The bark of the wicopy is traditionally used for making baskets and cords.

Examples

  • In spring, the wicopy produces clusters of delicate yellow flowers along its branches.

  • Many gardeners admire the wicopy for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to different soils.

  • The wicopy is known for its resilience in harsh conditions.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the wicopy for its unique appearance.

  • In spring, the wicopy produces clusters of delicate yellow flowers along its branches.

  • Many gardeners admire the wicopy for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to different soils.

  • The bark of the wicopy is traditionally used for making baskets and cords.

Synonyms

moosewood
vswicopy
  • US
1 9.9

A small bush with flexible branches, thin bark, and small yellow flowers

gives the neutral botanical description rather than a regional name
Dirca palustris
vswicopy
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub from eastern North America with flexible branches and small yellow spring flowers

is the general descriptive term rather than the formal species name
ropebark
vswicopy
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub that has tough flexible bark and small yellow flowers and that people use to make cords

describes the plant by its botanical features not as a name
leatherwood
vswicopy
  • US
9.9

A small tree or bush with tough branches and noticeable flowers

is narrower specifying eastern native shrub with pliable bark and small yellow flowers

How Flexible

to vine
1 5.4
willow
36 1.8
wicopy
  • US
9.9
bush
112 1.0
cactus
69 1.8

Surface Forms

wicopy singular
wicopies plural

Etymology

The word wicopy can be remembered by its first part wic, which sounds like wicker, because the shrub has tough, flexible branches and bark used for basket-making. So, wicopy is a small shrub with bendy branches and little yellow flowers that people use for baskets.