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- tree line/ˈtriː ˌlaɪn/The edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing; the altitude or latitude beyond which trees cannot survive due to environmental conditions like cold, wind, or lack of soil.nounC1
- tree lupine/triː ˈluː.paɪn/A perennial leguminous shrub, Lupinus arboreus, with yellow or blue flowers.nounLow (Technical/Botanical)
- tree mallow/triː ˈmæləʊ/A flowering plant in the mallow family, typically with tall, woody stems and large leaves, often referring to species in the genus Lavatera.nounLow
- tree of heaven/ˌtriː əv ˈhevn/A fast-growing deciduous tree (Ailanthus altissima), originally from Asia, known for its height, long compound leaves, and foul-smelling flowers.nounLow (C2)
- tree of jesse/ˌtriː əv ˈdʒɛsi/A Christian artistic and symbolic representation tracing the lineage of Jesus Christ back to Jesse, the father of King David, typically depicted as a tree with branches containing ancestors of Jesus.nounC2
- tree of knowledge of good and evil/ˌtriː əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ əv ˌɡʊd ənd ˈiːvəl/A specific tree in the biblical Garden of Eden, the fruit of which God forbade Adam and Eve to eat.nounLow
- tree of life/ˌtriː əv ˈlaɪf/A symbolic or mythological concept representing the interconnectedness of all life, often depicted as a large tree whose roots, trunk, and branches link different realms of existence.nounC1
- tree peony/triː ˈpiːəni/A woody-stemmed, shrub-like peony of the genus Paeonia sect. Moutan, native to China.nounC1-C2
- tree planters state/triː ˈplɑːntəz steɪt/A nickname for the U.S. state of Nebraska, referencing its historical association with reforestation and tree planting efforts.nounRare
- tree poppy/ˌtriː ˈpɒpi/a tall, woody-stemmed shrub or small tree, belonging to the genus Dendromecon or related genera, native to California and northern Mexico, with showy yellow or white poppy-like flowers.nounLow
- tree post/triː pəʊst/A post made from or resembling a tree trunk, used for support or as a marker.nounLow
- tree ring/ˈtriː ˌrɪŋ/A concentric layer of wood in a tree trunk, formed during one growing season and visible as a ring in a cross-section.nounLow to medium in general English, high in scientific and academic contexts.
- tree runner/ˈtriː ˌrʌn.ə/A person who climbs trees, especially professionally for tasks like surveying, pruning, or ecological research.nounRare / Very Low
- tree shrew/ˈtriː ˌʃruː/A small insectivorous mammal native to tropical Southeast Asian forests, resembling a squirrel but belonging to a distinct order (Scandentia).nounLow
- tree snail/ˈtriː ˌsneɪl/A small, air-breathing land snail that lives in trees and shrubs.nounC2
- tree snake/ˈtriː sneɪk/A snake that lives predominantly in trees and bushes, adapted for an arboreal lifestyle.nounC1/C2 (Specialized; mid-low frequency)
- tree sparrow/ˈtriː ˌspær.əʊ/A small Eurasian songbird (Passer montanus) with a chestnut-brown head and black cheek spot.nounLow
- tree squirrel/ˈtriː ˌskwɪr.əl/A small, agile rodent of the family Sciuridae that typically lives in trees, has a bushy tail, and feeds on nuts, seeds, and other plant material.nounC1
- tree surgery/ˈtriː ˌsɜː.dʒər.i/The professional practice of maintaining, repairing, and removing trees, especially large ones, using specialized techniques and equipment.nounC1
- tree swallow/ˌtriː ˈswɒləʊ/A small migratory North American songbird (Tachycineta bicolor) with iridescent blue-green upperparts and white underparts, known for nesting in tree cavities.nounLow
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