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SAPWOOD

\sˈapwʊd], \sˈapwʊd], \s_ˈa_p_w_ʊ_d]\

Definitions of SAPWOOD

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The soft, living wood between the bark and the heartwood; called also alburnum.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

The alburnum or external part of the wood next the bark.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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