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1. (n.) tupelo
any North American swamp tree of the genus Nyssa, family Nyssaceae, having ovate leaves, berrylike fruit, and a soft, light wood with a variety of commercial uses.
Etymology: (1720–30; perh. < Creek *&hamza;topilwa lit., swamp tree)
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1. (noun) tupelo
pale soft wood of a tupelo tree especially the water gum
2. (noun) tupelo, tupelo tree
any of several gum trees of swampy areas of North America
3. (noun) Tupelo
a town in northeast Mississippi
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1. (noun) tupelo
a North American tree (Nyssa multiflora) of the Dogwood family, having brilliant, glossy foliage and acid red berries. The wood is crossgrained and very difficult to split. Called also black gum, sour gum, and pepperidge
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