- any tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, especially C. sanguinea, of Europe, or C. florida, of America.
- the wood of any such tree.
- a light to medium brown or a medium yellowish-brown color.
- having the color dogwood.
- any of various cornaceous trees or shrubs of the genus Cornus, esp C. sanguinea, a European shrub with clusters of small white flowers and black berries: the shoots are red in winter
