tanbark

English

Etymology

From tan +‎ bark.

Noun

tanbark (countable and uncountable, plural tanbarks)

1. The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.
2. The spent bark used as a ground covering.
   • 2004, Lois McMaster Bujold, Winterfair Gifts:

     Another circle of groats, crowning a temporary pathway of tanbark flung wide around the first two rings, provided dry footing for the rest of the guests.