A kind of tree, in later use identifiable as tamarisk. Cf. quickbeam, n.
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释义 | the world > plants > particular plants > trees and shrubs > non-British trees or shrubs > [noun] > tamarisk (8) quick treeeOE A kind of tree, in later use identifiable as tamarisk. Cf. quickbeam, n. tamariskc1400 A plant of the genus Tamarix, esp. T. gallica, the common tamarisk (called in Latin myrīca, in Greek μυρίκη), a graceful evergreen shrub or small… myrica1548 A tamarisk. Obsolete. jhow1827 A shrubby tamarisk (Tamarix indica), frequent in the marshes of the Indian rivers, and used for basket-making and other purposes. Also attributive. ithel1838 A tamarisk, Tamarix aphylla, bearing panicles of pink flowers and minute leaves, native to western Asia and north-east Africa. sea cypress1855 (see quot. 1855). tarfa1858 The tamarisk, Tamarix gallica, which exudes a gum called manna. Also attributive. salt cedar1881 a tamarisk, Tamarix gallica, growing as a shrub or small tree in warm parts of the United States. |
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