dogwood winter
A period of cold weather that falls when dogwoods are flowering, or more generally any…A period of cold weather that falls when dogwoods are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).
Meaning
1 senses(Midwestern US, Southern US, especially)A period of cold weather that falls when dogwoods are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).
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Origin
So-called because it (typically) falls when dogwoods are flowering.So-called because it (typically) falls when dogwoods are flowering.
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Forms
plural: dogwood winters| Singular | dogwood winter |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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