ailanthus

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˌeɪˈlænθəs/

Definition of ailanthus

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.
    “The thick, furry twigs of ailanthus suckers leave her fingers stinking of coffee and peanut butter.”
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noun

  1. Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.
    “The thick, furry twigs of ailanthus suckers leave her fingers stinking of coffee and peanut butter.”
  2. Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.

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Etymology

From New Latin Ailanthus, from Ambonese Malay ai lanto (“tree (of) heaven”).

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