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n. - Wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore.

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  • These are usually of driftwood, which is brought by the ocean currents from the Yukon.
  • This patch of garden is so difficult to grow things in, the driftwood was a good addition.
  • Malaysian driftwood which is thoroughly planted with bromeliads and java moss.
  • This fire was made of that peculiar kind of driftwood whose flames show marvellous rainbow tints.
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