wicopy

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Usually in form wickup. More fully "wickup tree". The American basswood, Tilia americana, which has fibrous inner bark used to make rope, bags, etc.

- Usually in form wicopy. The eastern leatherwood, Dirca palustris, which has tough, pliable bark used to make rope, cord, etc.

- More fully "wickup plant". Rosebay willowherb or fireweed, Chamaenerion angustifolium.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century. Partly from an unattested Southern New England Algonquian cognate of the forms listed below




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