ailanthus

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus

Etymology

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

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