Boxwood Definition

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

See how boxwood is used in real songs:

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

Usage tips for "boxwood"

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