springwood

noun

spring·​wood ˈspriŋ-ˌwu̇d 

: the softer more porous portion of an annual ring of wood that develops early in the growing season compare summerwood

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

springwood

noun

spring·​wood -ˌwu̇d 

: the soft light-colored inner part of an annual ring of wood that is made up of large thin-walled cells and develops early in the growing season compare summerwood