TUPELO


Meaning of TUPELO in English

n. (pl. -os) 1 any of various Asian and n. American deciduous trees of the genus Nyssa, with colourful foliage and growing in swampy conditions. 2 the wood of this tree.

[ Creek f. ito tree + opilwa swamp ]

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