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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-lan-thuh s]
- /eɪˈlæn θəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ey-lan-thuh s]
- /eɪˈlæn θəs/
Definitions of ailanthus word
- noun ailanthus an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, Ailanthus altissima, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits 3
- noun ailanthus any tree or shrub of a genus (Ailanthus) of the quassia family, having pointed leaflets, fine-grained wood, and clusters of small, greenish flowers with an unpleasant odor 3
- noun plural ailanthus any tree belonging to the genus Ailanthus, of the quassia family, especially A. altissima, widely grown in cities. 1
- noun ailanthus A tall large-leaved deciduous tree that is widely grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Native to Asia and Australasia, it has been naturalized in North America and central and southern Europe. 1
- noun ailanthus Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven. 0
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Origin of ailanthus
First appearance:
before 1788 One of the 44% newest English words
1788; < New Latin Ailantus, Ailanthus (th by association with Greek ánthos flower) < Central Moluccan ai lanit(o), ai lanit(e), equivalent to ai tree, wood + lanit sky + -o, -e a definite article
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ailanthus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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