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alburnum

|al-bur-num|

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/ælˈbɜrnəm/

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/ælˈbɜːnəm/

soft outer wood layer

Etymology

Etymology Information

'alburnum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alburnus,' where 'albus' meant 'white.'

Historical Evolution

'alburnus' transformed into the modern English word 'alburnum' through Latin influence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white wood,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the soft outer layer of wood in a tree.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the soft, newer, outer layer of wood in a tree, lying just inside the bark and outside the heartwood, which is involved in the transport of water and nutrients.

The alburnum is crucial for the tree's growth as it transports water and nutrients.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 20:51