tree of heaven

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An Asiatic tree (Ailanthus altissima) having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.

Equivalents

Françaisailante glanduleux

日本語庭漆神樹

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Češtinapajasan žláznatý

Esperantoailanto

فارسیعرعر

Suomijumaltenpuu

Қазақ тіліайлант

한국어樗

Tiếng Việtxú xuân

CEFR level

C1

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

tree of knowledge tree of life tree of love tree of Porphyry tree of sorrow tree onion

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