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Winter's bark en · NOUN

Etymology

After its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice-admiral to Sir Francis Drake.

Meanings

(uncountable) A tree (Drimys winteri) native to Chile and Argentina, grown as an ornamental plant for its reddish-brown bark, bright green, fragrant leaves and clusters of creamy white, jasmine-scented flowers.
(uncountable) Bark of this tree, formerly used medicinally.

Deriveds

false Winter's bark

Synonyms

Winter's bark tree (tree)