tree of heaven
tree of heaven noun: an Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.
Noun
tree of heaven (plural trees of heaven)
- An Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.
tree of heaven meaning in Persian
tree of heaven in Persian
- Ailanthus altissima
- عرعر 'ara'r
Synonyms of tree of heaven
- ailanthus
- ashcan tree
- Chinese sumac
- copal tree
- ghetto palm
- heavenwood
- paradise tree
- stink tree
- stinking chun
- stinking sumac
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Forms of tree of heaven
| plural | trees of heaven |
|---|---|
| alternative form | heaven tree |
Questions about tree of heaven
- What does tree of heaven mean?
- Tree of heaven means an Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.
- What is tree of heaven in Persian?
- Tree of heaven in Persian is عرعر ('ara'r). See Tree of heaven meaning in Persian.
- What part of speech is tree of heaven?
- Tree of heaven is a noun.
- What is the plural of tree of heaven?
- The plural of tree of heaven is trees of heaven.
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