Pronunciation: /ˈsɒf(t)wʊd/
noun
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1the wood from a conifer (such as pine, fir, or spruce) as distinguished from that of broadleaved trees.
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[count noun] a tree producing softwood.
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2(in gardening) young pliable growth on shrubs and other plants from which cuttings can be taken: [as modifier]: keep softwood cuttings covered until well rooted