boxwood
/'bɔkswud/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of evergreen shrub or small tree: "Boxwood" refers to plants of the genus Buxus, which are characterized by small, dense, glossy leaves and are often used in hedges and topiary.
- The wood from the box tree: "Boxwood" is a very hard, fine-grained, and light yellow wood, historically prized for making precise and durable items.
Usage Examples
Noun (Plant):
- The garden's intricate design was bordered by neatly trimmed boxwood.
- Boxwood is popular for creating formal garden hedges because it can be shaped easily.
Noun (Wood):
- The chess pieces were carved from a single block of dense boxwood.
- Historically, boxwood was used for printing blocks and musical instruments due to its stability.
Advanced Usage
"Common boxwood" (Buxus sempervirens): The most widespread species, often simply called "box".
- Common boxwood is native to Europe and Asia.
In a botanical or horticultural context: Used to specify the plant material.
- The blight has affected several species of ornamental boxwood in the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Box (noun): A common short form for the boxwood plant.
- The box hedge needs pruning.
- Boxwood family (Buxaceae): The botanical family to which boxwoods belong.
Synonyms
- Buxus: The scientific/Latin genus name for boxwood.
- Box tree: Another common name for the plant.
Related Phrases
- Boxwood blight: A specific fungal disease affecting these plants.
- The nursery is taking precautions to prevent the spread of boxwood blight.
- Boxwood avenue: A garden feature consisting of a walkway lined with these shrubs.
- The estate is famous for its centuries-old boxwood avenue.
Noun
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evergreen shrubs or small trees
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very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks
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