n. The wood of trees, esp. of oaks, dug up from peat bogs. It is of a shining black or ebony color, and is largely used for making ornaments. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ So named from skewers (dags) being made of it. Dr. Prior. See Dag, and Dagger. ] (Bot.) The
☞ There are several species, one of which, Cornus mascula, called also
Dogwood tree.
n. [ So named from skewers (dags) being made of it. Dr. Prior. See Dag, and Dagger. ] (Bot.) The
☞ There are several species, one of which, Cornus mascula, called also
Dogwood tree.