Resembling or containing bark; having the texture or appearance of tree bark; covered with bark.
From 'bark' (tree covering) plus the diminutive/adjectival suffix '-y'. A straightforward descriptive term that has existed in English since at least the 16th century.
Tree bark isn't just rough texture—it's a living organ that breathes through lenticels (tiny pores), protects against pests and disease, and insulates the tree like a winter coat.
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