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Old 24-07-2003, 06:02 PM
Julia Altshuler
 
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Default Derivation of the name for dogwood

TOM KAN PA wrote:

The tree got its name from its berries, which were called "dogberries" because
they were worthlessâ??"dog" is commonly used among botanists to mean "inferior
quality" or "worthlessness."


What are some other examples of dog meaning low quality in botany?

--Lia