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eastern hemlock

noun

Definition of eastern hemlock

: a common forest tree (Tsuga canadensis) of the eastern U.S. and Canada that has leaves narrowed toward the apex and with pale stomatal lines beneath, yields a soft, splintery, but moisture-resistant lumber, and is largely used for pulp production

First Known Use of eastern hemlock

1845, in the meaning defined above

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