Ailanthus

//ˌeɪˈlænθəs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.

    "The thick, furry twigs of ailanthus suckers leave her fingers stinking of coffee and peanut butter."

  2. 2
    any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.; In particular, Ailanthus altissima.

Synonyms

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chinese sumaccopal treeebonyoakparadise treestinking sumac

Example

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"The thick, furry twigs of ailanthus suckers leave her fingers stinking of coffee and peanut butter."

Etymology

From New Latin Ailanthus, from Ambonese Malay ai lanto (“tree (of) heaven”).

Related phrases

ailanthus mothailanthus webwormtree of heaven

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