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/triː/
woody plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tree' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'trēow', where 'trēow' meant 'tree' or 'wood'.
Historical Evolution
'trēow' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'tree'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wood' or 'timber', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a perennial plant with a trunk'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves.
The oak tree in the backyard is over 100 years old.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35