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old-man-of-the-woods

 

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Noun old-man-of-the-woods has 1 sense
  1. old-man-of-the-woods, Strobilomyces floccopus - edible mild-tasting mushroom found in coniferous woodlands of eastern North America
    --1 is a kind of bolete
    --1 is a member of Strobilomyces, genus Strobilomyces

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Old Man of the Woods

Noun

A type of mushroom characterized by its distinctive appearance, typically found in wooded areas.

Example: The old man of the woods is known for its wrinkled cap and shaggy stem.

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Noun

A perennial herbaceous plant (Aralia Nudicaulis) native to North America, known for its medicinal properties.

Example: Old man of the woods has long been used in traditional Native American medicine.

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Noun

A tall, sturdy tree with gnarled branches and rough bark, often found in ancient forests.

Example: The old man of the woods stood majestically, its branches reaching towards the sky.

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Phrase

Used colloquially to refer to an elderly person who spends most of their time in forests or woodlands.

Example: The locals affectionately called him the old man of the woods as he loved exploring the deep wilderness.

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