boxwood
noun
box·wood
ˈbäks-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the close-grained heavy hard tough wood of the box (genus Buxus)
also
: a wood of similar properties
2
: a tree producing boxwood
Examples of boxwood in a Sentence
We planted a few boxwoods.
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Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
The box tree moth can significantly damage and kill boxwood, a popular landscaping shrub that’s used widely on commercial and residential properties due to its vibrant color and dense foliage.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
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Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
The box tree moth can significantly damage and kill boxwood, a popular landscaping shrub that’s used widely on commercial and residential properties due to its vibrant color and dense foliage.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Boxwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxwood. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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boxwood
noun
box·wood
ˈbäk-ˌswu̇d
: the tough hard wood of the box
also
: the box tree
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