tupelo
Pronunciation: /ˈt(j)uːpɪləʊ/
Definition of tupelo
noun ( plural tupelos)
- a North American or Asian tree of damp and swampy habitats, which yields useful timber.
- Genus Nyssa, family Nyssaceae: several species, in particular N. sylvatica (also called pepperidge)
Origin:
mid 18th century: from Creek, from ito 'tree' + opilwa 'swamp'