torchwood

English

/ˈtɔːtʃwʊd/, /ˈtɔɹtʃˌwʊd/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Wood exhibiting fungal bioluminescence or foxfire.
  • (uncountable) Wood used to make torches.
  • (countable) A tree yielding wood suitable for making torches, especially a tree of the genus .
  • (countable) A type of cactus, .

Etymology

Compound from English torch + English wood (mad, insane, wild, furious).

Origin

English

wood

Gloss

mad, insane, wild, furious

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