DURAMEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant

Example: usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood

Synonyms

Heartwood, Duramen

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "duramen" was borrowed from Latin dūrāmen.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.

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