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black gum Synonyms

Another word for black gum

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• noun (Context 1)

A medium-sized deciduous tree of the dogwood family (Nyssa sylvatica) native to eastern North America, known for its deeply ridged bark, dark blue fruit, and brilliant red autumn foliage.

Usage Example

"The tupelo in our front yard turns a spectacular shade of crimson every October."

Strongest
tupelo
pepperidge

• noun (Context 2)

The light, tough, cross-grained wood of the black gum tree, historically valued because it is exceedingly difficult to split.

Usage Example

"Pioneers frequently used tupelo to carve sturdy wheel hubs and heavy-duty mallets."

Strongest
tupelo

• Nearby Words

black bear
black box
black dahlia
black gum
black mamba
black marlin
black racer

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