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(to̵̅o̅′pə lō′)

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noun pl. tupelos

any of a genus (Nyssa) of the sour-gum family of tall North American trees found in moist forests or swamps, including the black gum and cotton gum
the fine-textured wood of such a tree, used for mallets, furniture, etc.

Origin: < ? Creek *'topilwa, lit., swamp tree < íto, tree + opílwa, swamp

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noun pl. tu·pe·los

Any of several trees of the genus Nyssa, especially N. aquatica, of the southeast United States, having soft light wood.
The wood of this tree.

Origin:

Origin: Probably Creek 'topilwa

Origin: : íto, tree

Origin: + opílwa, swamp

A city of northeast Mississippi north-northwest of Columbus. It was the site of a Civil War battle (July 14, 1864) in which Union forces defeated the Confederate troops led by Gen. Nathan B. Forrest. Population: 35,900.

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