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Definition of western hemlock

western hemlock

Plural:western hemlocks
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A large evergreen coniferous tree native to the west coast of North America, characterized by short, flat needles and small cones, highly valued for its timber and paper pulp.

Example

"The logger harvested several massive Western hemlocks to supply the local paper mill."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its name, the Western hemlock is a non-toxic conifer and is completely unrelated to the highly poisonous herbaceous plant known as poison hemlock.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western hemlock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western-hemlock
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