Fraxinus

noun

Frax·​i·​nus

ˈfraksənəs

: a genus of trees or sometimes shrubs (family Oleaceae) comprising the ashes, being natives of the north temperate zone, and having thin furrowed bark, opposite pinnate leaves, and small apetalous flowers followed by fruits that are samaras

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, ash

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