Meanings
- uncountableWood of an Australian tree (Olearia argophylla).
- uncountableAny member of the species Guarea guidonia (American muskwood), of parts of the tropical Americas, or their wood.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounmusk-scented shrub or tree of southern and southeastern Australia having creamy-yellow flower heads
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
From musk + wood, because of its fragrance.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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