noun
greenwood
GREEN-wuud
noun
1
A forest that is thick with green, leafy trees, especially in summer.
"Robin Hood and his men were said to live deep in the greenwood."
2
Wood that has been freshly cut and has not yet dried out.
"Greenwood burns poorly because it still holds so much moisture."
How to Use Greenwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a lush, leafy forest, or timber that's freshly cut and still full of sap.
Common mistake
In woodworking, "greenwood" (undried timber) behaves very differently from seasoned wood — it warps and cracks as it dries.
Word Forms
greenwoods plural
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Etymology
From Middle English grene wode, combining green with wood.