- 1. An ornamental tree of the genus Maclura (M. aurantiaca), closely allied to the mulberry (Morus); also, its fruit. The tree was first found in the country of the Osage Indians, and bears a hard and inedible fruit of an orangelike appearance. See Bois d'arc. Source: opted
- 2. n. small shrubby deciduous yellowwood tree of south central United States having spines, glossy dark green leaves and an inedible fruit that resembles an orange; its hard orange-colored wood used for bows by Native Americans; frequently planted as boundary hedge Source: wordnet
- 3. An ornamental tree of the genus Maclura (M. aurantiaca), closely allied to the mulberry (Morus); also, its fruit. The tree was first found in the country of the Osage Indians, and bears a hard and inedible fruit of an orangelike appearance. See Bois d'arc. Source: webster
- 4. An ornamental tree of the genus Maclura (M. aurantiaca),closely allied to the mulberry (Morus); also, its fruit. The tree wasfirst found in the country of the Osage Indians, and bears a hard andinedible fruit of an orangelike appearance. See Bois d'arc. Source: adambom
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