<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, especially C. sanguinea, of Europe, or C. florida, of America.</li><li>The wood of any such tree.</li><li>A light to medium brown or a medium yellowish-brown color.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Having the color of dogwood.</li></ul>