Catface

/ˈkætfeɪs/ noun

A scar or mark on a tree trunk, usually created by fire, animals, or logging damage that leaves a distinctive wound or depression.

Compound word from 'cat' and 'face,' referring to the appearance of scars on tree bark that resemble claw marks or scratches—similar to how a cat's face might be marked.

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