木肌

Etymology 1
Shift from older kohada. Analyzable as a compound of.

First cited to a work from 1722.

This reading appears to be replacing the older kohada reading.

Noun

 * 1)  bark (of a tree)
 * 2)  the outer surface of a log after debarking
 * 3)  red pine, cedar, or similar wood that has been debarked, and then hammered into a fibrous consistency: wood wool, excelsior

Etymology 2
Older reading for modern kihada. Compound of.

First cited to a portion of the  dated to 934.

This reading appears to be less common. Not included in all dictionaries.

Noun

 * 1)   bark (of a tree)