muttonwood
Any of a number of plants of the genus MyrsineAny of a number of plants of the genus Myrsine.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Any of a number of plants of the genus Myrsine.
(uncountable, usually)A Central American plant of the species Turpinia occidentalis.
Origin
From mutton + wood.From mutton + wood.
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Forms
plural: muttonwoods| Singular | muttonwood |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable