Lexic.us

Definition of Duramen

1. Noun. The older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood.

Definition of Duramen

1. n. The heartwood of an exogenous tree.

Definition of Duramen

1. Noun. (botany) heartwood ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Duramen

1. the central wood of a tree [n -S]

Medical Definition of Duramen

1. The heartwood of an exogenous tree. Origin: L, hardness, a hardened, i. E, ligneous, vine branch, fr. Durare to harden. See Dure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duramen

Other Resources: