English Explanatory Dictionary

dogwood winter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A period of cold weather that falls when dogwoods are flowering, or more generally any time in spring or early summer (March, April or May).

Word forms

dogwood winter dogwood winters

Etymology

So-called because it (typically) falls when dogwoods are flowering.

Synonyms

blackberry winter blackthorn winter
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