joshua tree

Josh·u·a tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [josh-oo-uh tree]
- /ˈdʒɒʃ u ə tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [josh-oo-uh tree]
- /ˈdʒɒʃ u ə tri/

Definitions of joshua tree words

noun joshua tree an evergreen tree, Yucca brevifolia, growing in arid or desert regions of the southwestern U.S., having long, twisted branches. 1
noun joshua tree a treelike desert yucca plant, Yucca brevifolia, of the southwestern US, with sword-shaped leaves and greenish-white flowers 0
noun joshua tree a tree (Yucca brevifolia) of the agave family, found in the SW U.S. and characterized by branches that are extended grotesquely like upraised arms and by dagger-shaped, spine-tipped leaves 0
noun joshua tree A yucca, Yucca brevifolia, of the southwestern U.S., with spiky leaves. 0

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Origin of joshua tree

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Joshua tree

noun

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joshua tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

joshua tree usage trend in Literature

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