dogwood winter en · NOUN
Etymology
So-called because it (typically) falls when dogwoods are flowering.
Meanings
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(Midwestern-US, Southern-US, especially) A period of cold weather that falls when dogwoods are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).
For quotations using this term, see Citations:dogwood winter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dogwood winters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |