Definition
devilwoods
noun
- plural of devilwood; a tropical American shrub or small tree (Rhamnus carolinus or related species) with hard, dense wood
Usage: chiefly botanical or regional; also called buckthorn
Examples
- The devilwoods in the southern swamps are known for their extremely hard timber.
- Foresters identified several devilwoods growing along the coastal wetlands.
- The dense wood of devilwoods makes them valuable for tool handles.
- Native Americans used devilwoods for various traditional purposes.