tree
UK: triː | US: triː
Definition
n. a woody perennial plant, typically with a single stem or trunk and branches
n. a diagram or structure with branches representing hierarchical relationships (e.g., family tree)
n. (archaic) the cross on which Jesus was crucified
Structure
tree <wooden plant>
Etymology
The word "tree" originates from Old English trēow, which referred to both the plant and the material (wood). It shares Proto-Germanic roots with Dutch tree and German Baum (though the latter evolved differently). The term has retained its core meaning for millennia, reflecting its fundamental role in human life and language. Unlike many modern compound words, "tree" is a compact, ancient root word without separable morphemes in English.
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