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Meaning of Judas tree | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A small deciduous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, noted for its prolific display of deep-pink flowers in spring.

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Examples

“The Spaniards and Portuguese title the siliquastrum the lovely tree, or tree of love; and we call it Judas tree, from a tradition, that it was the tree Judas hanged himself upon.”
“[…] children, drawing water, Looked up and paused to see, Amid the apple branches, A purple Judas tree.”
“[The garden] is a tangle of briars and grey sage, and here and there a judas tree in full flower stains the whiteness of the tall planes with its incredible magenta.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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