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A small beetle of many species (family Scolytidae), which in the larval state bores under or in the bark of trees, often doing great damage.
See Sassy bark.
The bark of a rosaceous tree (Quillaja Saponaria), native of Chili. The bark is finely laminated, and very heavy with alkaline substances, and is used commonly by the Chilians instead of soap. Also called soap bark.
A valuable kind of Peruvian bark obtained from the Cinchona Calisaya, and other closely related species.
The aromatic bark of tree (Drimys, / Drymis, Winteri) of the Magnolia family, which is found in Southern Chili. It was first used as a cure for scurvy by its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice admiral to sir Francis Drake, in 1577.
An insect of the family Coccidae, which infests the bark of trees and vines.
Instruments used in taking off the bark of trees.
The bark of a West African leguminous tree (Erythrophlaeum Guineense, used by the natives as an ordeal poison, and also medicinally; -- called also mancona bark.
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To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark; as, to bark the roof of a hut.
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Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close.
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Made of bark.
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One who strips trees of their bark.
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To abrade or rub off any outer covering from; as to bark one's heel.
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A white-flowered rosaceous shrub (Neillia, / Spiraea, opulifolia), common in the Northern United States. The bark separates into many thin layers, whence the name.
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An animal that barks; hence, any one who clamors unreasonably.
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A threemasted vessel, having the foremast square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append.
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A shrub in the West Indies (Lagetta Iintearia); -- so called from the lacelike layers of its inner bark.
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Same as Barkentine.
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Destitute of bark.
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Covered with, or containing, bark.
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