elkwood

Definitions of elkwood
  1. noun
    small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches
    synonyms: Magnolia tripetala, elk-wood, umbrella magnolia, umbrella tree
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    type of:
    magnolia
    any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms
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