judas tree

Ju·das tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joo-duh s tree]
- /ˈdʒu dəs tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joo-duh s tree]
- /ˈdʒu dəs tri/

Definitions of judas tree words

noun judas tree a purple-flowered Eurasian tree, Cercis siliquastrum, of the legume family, supposed to be the kind upon which Judas hanged himself. 1
noun judas tree any of various other trees of the same genus, as the redbud. 1
noun judas tree small Eurasian leguminous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, with pinkish-purple flowers that bloom before the leaves appear: popularly thought to be the tree on which Judas hanged himself 0
noun judas tree cercis 0
noun judas tree A small deciduous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, noted for its prolific display of deep-pink flowers in spring. 0

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Origin of judas tree

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70

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Parts of speech for Judas tree

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judas tree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

judas tree usage trend in Literature

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