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Definition of: corkwood
(kôrk′w
d′) noun
1. The light, porous wood of several West Indian trees: specifically, of the custard–apple family (genus Annona), or of the balsa family, especially Ochroma pyramidale.
2. In the SE United States, a small tree (Leitneria floridana) with deciduous glossy leaves and a drupaceous fruit.
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