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American hornbeam

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Definition of American hornbeam

: a hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) of North America with toothed leaves, winged fruit, and very hard durable wood

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First Known Use of American hornbeam

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of American hornbeam was in 1785

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“American hornbeam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20hornbeam. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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