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chrysolepis

/ˌkraɪ.səˈliː.pɪs/

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noun

/ˌkraɪ.səˈliː.pɪs/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род из двух видов вечнозелёных деревьев или кустарников, широко известных как золотые чинкапины.

A proper noun referring to a genus of two species of evergreen trees or shrubs commonly known as golden chinkapins.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Golden chinkapinsC2formalamerican

    A genus of two species of evergreen trees or shrubs in the beech family, native to the western United States, known for their edible nuts and golden-colored leaves.

    ruЗолотистые каштаны

    • The Chrysolepis tree produces small, sweet nuts that are a food source for wildlife.
    • Golden chinkapins, or Chrysolepis, are often found in mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest.
    • The leaves of Chrysolepis have a distinctive golden hue on their undersides.

    Synonymschinkapinchinquapin