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tree in Malay

pokok

/tɹiː/

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tree in Malay: pokok, pohon. In English, tree means a perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.

Malay words for tree

large woody plant
pokok, pohon

English meaning of tree

  1. noun A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.
  2. noun Any other plant (such as a large shrub or herb) that is reminiscent of the above in form and size.
  3. noun An object made from a tree trunk and having multiple hooks or storage platforms.
  4. noun A device used to hold or stretch a shoe open.

Full definition of tree

tree in a sentence

  • Hyperion is the tallest living tree in the world.
  • Birds have a nest in a tree in the garden.
  • The banana tree is a tall perennial herb: its trunk is not woody.

Synonyms of tree

tree in other languages

Questions about tree in Malay

What is the meaning of tree in Malay?
Tree in Malay is pokok, pohon.
Apakah maksud tree dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tree: pokok, pohon.
What does tree mean in English?
Tree means a perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.

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