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barkbound

adj

Etymology

From bark + bound.

  1. derived from bombus — “a humming or buzzing”
  2. derived from bombitō — “hum, buzz”
  3. derived from bondir — “leap", "bound", originally "make a loud resounding noise”
  4. inherited from *bounden✻
  5. compounded as barkbound — “bark + bound”

Definitions

  1. Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close.

    • barkbound tree

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