Etymology

Winter's bark

Today it means: A tree (Drimys winteri) native to Chile and Argentina, grown as an ornamental plant for its reddish-brown bark, bright green, fragrant leaves and clusters of creamy white, jasmine-scented flowers. Full definition →

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The story

After its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice-admiral to Sir Francis Drake.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.