corticate
verb (used with object) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:They planted a new tree in the courtyard, which they hope will eventually corticate and provide shade.
Definition:A woody perennial plant that generally has an elongated wood trunk and branches covered with leaves, and that may be grown for its fruit, lumber, foliage, etc.
From tree
Example:The garden required significant cortication of the old plants to ensure their survival through a harsh winter.
Definition:A vegetation for aesthetic or economic purposes, or any grown organism for which the attention of a human is aimed at its growth and development.
From plant
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