| 单词 | specimen tree |
| 释义 | > as lemmasspecimen tree specimen tree n. a tree planted on its own, away from other plants of a similar size. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > by growth or development > defined by habit > tree or woody plant > cultivated or valued > [noun] > ornamental furniture-tree1664 street tree1841 ornamental1903 specimen tree1933 1933 A. Osborn Shrubs & Trees for Garden xxiv. 119 Weeping trees are unsuitable for grouping, but very valuable for planting as specimen trees on the lawn. 1961 E. Waugh Unconditional Surrender iii. ii. 230 Guy took to walking..in the public gardens... There were winding paths, specimen trees, statuary. 1980 Amateur Gardening 25 Oct. 15/1 It makes a shapely specimen tree as well as being good for making a hedge or screen. < as lemmas |
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