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ailanthus

ai·lan·thus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-lan-thuh s]
    • /eɪˈlæn θəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-lan-thuh s]
    • /eɪˈlæn θəs/

Definitions of ailanthus word

  • noun ailanthus an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, Ailanthus altissima, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits 3
  • noun ailanthus any tree or shrub of a genus (Ailanthus) of the quassia family, having pointed leaflets, fine-grained wood, and clusters of small, greenish flowers with an unpleasant odor 3
  • noun plural ailanthus any tree belonging to the genus Ailanthus, of the quassia family, especially A. altissima, widely grown in cities. 1
  • noun ailanthus A tall large-leaved deciduous tree that is widely grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Native to Asia and Australasia, it has been naturalized in North America and central and southern Europe. 1
  • noun ailanthus Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven. 0
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Origin of ailanthus

First appearance:

before 1788
One of the 44% newest English words
1788; < New Latin Ailantus, Ailanthus (th by association with Greek ánthos flower) < Central Moluccan ai lanit(o), ai lanit(e), equivalent to ai tree, wood + lanit sky + -o, -e a definite article

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ailanthus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • ailanthus silkworm

    a green silkworm, Samia walkeri, introduced into the U.S. from China, that feeds on the leaves of the ailanthus.

  • quassia family

    the plant family Simaroubaceae, characterized by tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs having pinnately compound leaves, clusters of flowers, fruit in the form of a capsule or berry, or fleshy or winged fruit, and a bitter bark used medicinally, and including the ailanthus and quassia.

  • tree of heaven

    an Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having large oblong leaves and rank-smelling flowers, often planted as a shade tree.
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