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buttonwood

/ˈbʌt.ən.wʊd/

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noun

/ˈbʌt.ən.wʊd/C1formal
  • ruОчень большое раскидистое платановое дерево, произрастающее в восточной и центральной части Северной Америки, доходящее до Мексики.

A very large spreading plane tree native to eastern and central North America, extending to Mexico.

  1. Large tree speciesC1formalamerican

    A very large spreading tree of the plane family, native to eastern and central North America and extending to Mexico.

    ruПлатан западный

    • The buttonwood tree provided ample shade in the park.
    • We admired the massive buttonwood along the riverbank.
    • Buttonwood trees are known for their distinctive peeling bark.

    Synonymsamerican sycamore

Forms
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  • buttonwood's possessive singular form