bois d'arc (Meaning)
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bois d'arc ()
The Osage orange (Maclura aurantiaca).
Synonyms & Antonyms of bois d'arc
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
bois d'arc Sentence Examples
- The bois d'arc tree is native to the central United States.
- Bois d'arc wood is known for its exceptional hardness and durability.
- The fruit of the bois d'arc tree is often referred to as "hedge apples."
- Bois d'arc trees are often used in landscaping as windbreaks and to prevent erosion.
- The bois d'arc's thorny branches make it an effective natural barrier.
- Native Americans historically used bois d'arc wood to make bows due to its strength.
- The bois d'arc tree produces a distinctive, bright green fruit that is inedible to humans.
- Bois d'arc wood has a beautiful golden hue and is prized for its use in woodworking.
- In some regions, bois d'arc trees are also known as "bodark" or "horse apple" trees.
- The bois d'arc's dense wood makes it resistant to rot, making it ideal for outdoor projects such as fence posts.
FAQs About the word bois d'arc
The Osage orange (Maclura aurantiaca).
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bois d'arc tree is native to the central United States.
Bois d'arc wood is known for its exceptional hardness and durability.
The fruit of the bois d'arc tree is often referred to as "hedge apples."
Bois d'arc trees are often used in landscaping as windbreaks and to prevent erosion.
