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parrotia

/pəˈrəʊ.ti.ə/

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noun

/pəˈrəʊ.ti.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род цветковых растений семейства гамамелисовых, широко известный как железное дерево, произрастающее в Иране и на Кавказе.

A proper noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the witch-hazel family, commonly known as the iron tree, which is native to Iran and the Caucasus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, known for its single species, the iron tree, which is valued for its hard wood and ornamental bark.

    ruЖелезное дерево

    • The Parrotia persica is commonly known as the Persian ironwood.
    • In autumn, the leaves of the Parrotia turn brilliant shades of red and orange.
    • The bark of the Parrotia tree peels in patches, adding winter interest to the garden.

    Synonymsiron-tree

Forms
  • parrotias plural form
  • parrotias' possessive plural form
  • parrotia's possessive singular form