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Boxwood Definition & Meaning

boxwood
noun
  1. very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks
  2. evergreen shrubs or small trees

"Boxwood" in song lyrics

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  • "variegated boxwood"
    AOL — AOL
  • "english boxwood"
    AOL — AOL
  • "winter boxwood"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does boxwood mean?
very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks evergreen shrubs or small trees
What part of speech is boxwood?
Boxwood is a noun.
How many definitions does boxwood have?
Boxwood has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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