What does "ailanthus" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "ailanthus"?

Common synonyms include: ebony, oak, tree.

Pronounced //ˌeɪˈlænθəs//.

/ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ noun

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Noun

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

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

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