christmas tree
1 of 1noun/ˈkrɪsməs tri/
Forms:Christmas trees
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a specific tree that is covered with lights and decorations and put in or outside houses at Christmas
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medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed
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tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and grey bark
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a terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses
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Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration
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the dashboard lights on a car that illuminate when there is a mechanical or electrical problem
- My car's Christmas tree lit up after I ignored the oil change.
- The mechanic said the Christmas tree was flashing because of a sensor issue.
- Don't drive too long with the Christmas tree on; it could be serious.
- I looked at the Christmas tree and realized I needed new brake pads.
- After the accident, the Christmas tree was fully lit on the dashboard.