hop hornbeam en · NOUN
Etymology
From the resemblance of the fruit to hops. See hornbeam.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tree of the species Ostrya virginiana (American hophornbeam).
- (countable, uncountable) Its wood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hophornbeam | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hop hornbeams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |