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ailanthus

Pronunciation: /eɪˈlanθəs/
Definition of ailanthus

noun

  • 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.
    • Genus Ailanthus, family Simaroubaceae: several species, in particular the tree of heaven

Origin:

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')

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