sourwood

/ˈsaʊərˌwʊd/
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Definitions of sourwood
  1. noun
    deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves
    synonyms: Oxydendrum arboreum, sorrel tree, titi
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    type of:
    angiospermous tree, flowering tree
    any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
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