tree
Plural
trees
1
a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time
- I enjoyed the sweet scent of blossoms on the flowering tree.
- The leaves on the tree turned vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the autumn.
- The tall oak tree provided shade on a hot summer day.
- The tree was home to a family of birds, who built their nest among the branches.
- We climbed the sturdy branches of the tree to get a better view.
2
a figure that branches from a single root
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