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box elder

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun box elder has 1 sense
  1. box elder, ash-leaved maple, Acer negundo - common shade tree of eastern and central United States
    --1 is a kind of maple
    --1 has particulars: California box elder, Acer negundo Californicum

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Box Elder

Definition: Box elder refers to a type of small deciduous tree, native to North America, that belongs to the maple family. It is characterized by pinnately compound leaves and greenish-yellow flowers, with winged seeds known as samaras.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: A type of small deciduous tree from North America, known for its compound leaves and winged seeds.

Example sentence: The box elder tree in my backyard turns a vibrant red color during autumn.

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Adjective:

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of the box elder tree or its wood.

Example sentence: The furniture was beautifully crafted using box elder wood.

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Sense 2: Describing a person or thing from a local area, particular to a specific region.

Example sentence: The festival included a performance of local box elder music.

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