noun
- plural of greasewood; shrubs of arid regions, especially those with waxy or resinous coatings on their leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The greasewoods dotted the desert landscape with their silvery-green foliage.
- Cattle avoided grazing on the bitter greasewoods.
- The botanist identified several species of greasewoods in the study area.
- Greasewoods are well-adapted to survive in harsh, dry climates.
- The waxy coating on greasewoods helps them retain moisture.
- Native Americans traditionally used greasewoods for various medicinal purposes.