"bark dust" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bark dust (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly Oregon) Shredded, ground, or chiped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting. Tags: uncountable
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  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bark, dust. Tags: uncountable Related terms: bark chips
    Sense id: en-bark_dust-en-noun-tyBnzZP1
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