tree ring

tree ring


Origin:
1915–20
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Tree ring is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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tree ring
 
n
another name for annual ring

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Main Entry:  tree ring1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  any of the concentric rings of the cross-section of a tree trunk, representing a year's growth; the layer of wood produced by a year's growth in a woody plant; also called annual ring
Main Entry:  tree ring2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  one of the markings on fauna that correspond to a year's growth; also called annulus
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