umbrella tree

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Definitions of umbrella tree words

noun umbrella tree an American magnolia, Magnolia tripetala, having large leaves in umbrellalike clusters. 1
noun umbrella tree any of various other trees resembling an umbrella. 1
noun umbrella tree a North American magnolia, Magnolia tripetala, having long leaves clustered into an umbrella formation at the ends of the branches and unpleasant-smelling white flowers 0
noun umbrella tree any of various other trees or shrubs having leaves shaped like an umbrella or growing in an umbrella-like cluster 0
noun umbrella tree an American magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) with clusters of long leaves at the ends of the branches, foul-smelling white flowers, and reddish fruit 0
noun umbrella tree any of a number of other trees or shrubs whose leaves are umbrella-shaped or grow with an umbrellalike effect, as the chinaberry 0

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1730-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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