Meaning & use
Dogwood
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A tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, known for its attractive four-petaled flowers and often planted as an ornamental tree.
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Pink dogwood blossoms lined the path through the park each spring.
The state tree of Virginia is the flowering dogwood.
A note on using this word
Dogwood trees are a popular symbol of spring across much of North America, prized for their early, showy blooms.
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