01 n. A North American tree (Nyssa multiflora) of the Dogwood family, having brilliant, glossy foliage and acid red berries. The wood is crossgr…
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A North American tree (Nyssa multiflora) of the Dogwood family, having brilliant, glossy foliage and acid red berries. The wood is crossgrained and very difficult to split. Called also black gum, sour gum, and pepperidge.(Bot.) Also: black gum, sour gum, pepperidge
Phrases & compounds
Largo tupelo —
an American tree (Nyssa uniflora) with softer wood than the tupelo.
Sour tupelo —
the Ogeechee lime.