"knobwood" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: knobwoods [plural]
Etymology: From the cone-shaped knob-like protuberances that cover the bark. Head templates: {{en-noun}} knobwood (plural knobwoods)
  1. Any of various South African trees of genus Zanthoxylum that have knob-like protuberances on the bark. Categories (lifeform): Rue family plants
    Sense id: en-knobwood-en-noun-iaQh0Iwe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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