Ailanthus altissima

Noun

Meaning

deciduous rapidly growing tree of China with foliage like sumac and sweetish fetid flowers; widely planted in United States as a street tree because of its resistance to pollution

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

tree of heaven tree of the gods

Hypernyms

ailanthus

Examples

Selected species Ailanthus altissima, male flowers The number of living species is disputed, with some authorities accepting up to ten species, while others accept six or fewer. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Ailan ailanthone ailanthus ailanthus defoliator ailanthus moth ailanthus silkmoth