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ailanthus

ai·lant·hus

UK/ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus

Origin

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

Phrases

  • ailanthus moth
  • ailanthus webworm

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