Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

elkwood

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: elk-wood
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The soft, spongy wood of Magnolia grandiflora or related species.

American usage; Archaic; Uncountable

Etymology

From elk + wood.

Usage

Synonyms

umbrella tree umbrella magnolia elk-wood magnolia tripetala

Questions

What does elkwood mean?: The soft, spongy wood of Magnolia grandiflora or related species.
Where does elkwood come from?: From elk + wood.

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