| 单词 | maidenhair tree |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmaidenhair tree maidenhair tree n. the ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba, which has leaves resembling the pinnules of a maidenhair fern, Adiantum. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > trees and shrubs > non-British trees or shrubs > Asian trees or shrubs > [noun] > ginkgo ginkgo1773 maidenhair tree1773 1773 Gentleman's Mag. 43 338 The Ginkgo, or Maiden-hair tree, from China,..has been propagated by Mr. Gordon, of Mile-End. 1882 Garden 12 Aug. 145/3 The leaves bear a good deal of resemblance to those of the Maidenhair tree. 1990 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 2 June (Weekend Suppl.) 17/5 Ginkgo biloba (maidenhair tree) has never been found in the wild. Existing trees were raised from specimens growing in the grounds around ancient Chinese temples. < as lemmas |
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