Oregon myrtle
The California laurel, especially when referring to the woodThe California laurel (Umbellularia californica), especially when referring to the wood.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The California laurel (Umbellularia californica), especially when referring to the wood.
More definitions
- Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood
Forms
plural: Oregon myrtles| Singular | Oregon myrtle |
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uncountable
Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood:California laurelCalifornia bay treepepperwoodspice treesassafras laurelCalifornia olivemountain laurelUmbellularia californica
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable