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american chestnut

/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtʃɛstnʌt/

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/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈtʃɛstnʌt/C1formalamerican
  • ruКрупное лиственное дерево, произрастающее в восточной части Северной Америки, научное название Castanea dentata, некогда доминирующий вид в своей экосистеме, но почти полностью уничтоженное грибковым заболеванием (блохт) в начале XX века. Фраза часто относится к самому дереву или его съедобным орехам.

A large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, scientifically known as Castanea dentata, once a dominant species in its ecosystem but nearly wiped out by a fungal blight in the early 20th century. The phrase often refers to the tree itself or its edible nuts.

  1. A species of treeB2formalamerican

    A large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its sweet nuts and valuable timber, nearly wiped out by a fungal blight in the early 20th century.

    ruВид дерева

    • The American chestnut once dominated the forests of the Appalachian Mountains.
    • Efforts are underway to breed a blight-resistant American chestnut.
    • The wood of the American chestnut was highly prized for its durability.