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spicewood

[ spahys-wood ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spicewood1

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60; spice + wood 1

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Some of that history was shared during the dinner, such as Beverly Bowen of Blackwell’s Farm telling others about the spicewood tea she grew up foraging that she says would be consumed in springtime for its supposed medicinal benefits.

Knowing its urgency, they left the spicewood and swept down with the helping band.

The name cannot be translated and has no connection with naʻtûʻlĭ, “spicewood.”

The spicewood was everywhere in flower in the forests on the bank, and it is said that its appearance indicates a fine soil.

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