growth ring en · NOUN
Meanings
- A circular structure that forms as a living thing ages that is used or counted to estimate the age of the living thing.
- A circular structure that forms as a living thing ages that is used or counted to estimate the age of the living thing. ▸ Any of the concentric rings formed in the trunk of a tree by the annual growth of wood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| growth rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |