cornel
/'kɔ:neá»´/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tree or shrub belonging to the genus Cornus, typically characterized by having showy bracts that often resemble flowers.
Usage
- The word "cornel" is a specific botanical term used to refer to plants in the dogwood family. It is most commonly used in formal, scientific, or horticultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful cornel with vibrant red branches.
- Several species of cornel are native to this temperate forest region.
Advanced Usage
- "Flowering cornel": This phrase is sometimes used to specify the types of known for their prominent floral displays, though the bracts are often the showy part.
- The flowering cornel is a highlight of the spring botanical tour.
Variants and Related Words
- Cornelian cherry (): A specific species of cornel known for its edible fruit.
- The Cornelian cherry is a type of cornel cultivated for its tart berries.
- Dogwood: A common name for many plants in the genus , often used interchangeably with "cornel" in non-scientific contexts.
- The Pacific dogwood is a well-known cornel native to the western coast.
Synonyms
- Dogwood: The most common synonym, though "dogwood" can sometimes refer to a broader or slightly different set of characteristics within the genus.
- Cornus: The scientific genus name, used in technical writing.
Related Phrases
- "Cornel wood": Refers to the hard, dense wood from trees of this genus.
- The tool's handle was made from durable cornel wood.
Noun
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a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers
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