ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : a tree or shrub of the genus Cornus: as
(1) : flowering dogwood
(2) : red dogwood 1
(3) : red osier 2
b. : the hard tough wood of any dogwood of the genus Cornus resembling boxwood in qualities and uses and including some woods that are also classed as boxwoods
2. : any of various trees and shrubs felt to resemble those of the genus Cornus: as
a. Britain
(1) : spindle tree
(2) : guelder rose
b. : poison sumac
c. : striped maple
d. : any of several Australian shrubs and trees: as
(1) : a large leguminous shrub ( Jacksonia scoparia ) having leafless drooping branches and sweet-scented yellow or orange pealike flowers — called also native broom, stinkwood
(2) : boobyalla 2 ; also : any of several other trees or shrubs of the family Rubiaceae
e. : jamaica dogwood
3. : a light brown to moderate yellowish brown that is very slightly redder than Mosul