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Word: Ailanthus
Speech Type: Noun
modern Latin, from French ailante, from Ambonese ailanto, literally ‘tree of heaven’ (the ending being influenced by names ending with -anthus, from Greek anthos ‘flower’)
eɪˈlanθəs
a tall large-leaved deciduous tree grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Native to Asia and Australasia, it has been naturalized in North America and Europe.
Short Definition:tall large-leaved deciduous tree grown as ornamental or shade tree
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