springwood

spring·wood

the first-formed woody portion of the annual growth ring of a shrub or tree

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springwood

noun

See earlywood.

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Noun

(uncountable)

The wood in a tree's growth ring formed earlier in the growing season, when growth is more rapid, thus composed of wider elements and usually lighter in colour.

Origin

spring +"Ž wood

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