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bottle-tree

/ˈbɒt.əl ˌtriː/

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noun

/ˈbɒt.əl ˌtriː/C1formalaustralian
  • ruАвстралийское дерево рода Brachychiton, известное своей характерной бутылкообразной формой ствола.

An Australian tree of the genus Brachychiton, known for its distinctive bottle-shaped trunk.

  1. Australian treeB2formalaustralian

    A tree of the genus Brachychiton, native to Australia, known for its swollen trunk that stores water.

    ruБутылочное дерево

    • The bottle-tree is well adapted to dry climates.
    • We saw a magnificent bottle-tree in the outback.
    • Bottle-trees are often planted as ornamental features in gardens.