tree of heaven
noun
an Asiatic tree, Ailanthus altissima, having large oblong leaves and rank-smelling flowers, often planted as a shade tree.
Origin of tree of heaven
1First recorded in 1835–45
- Also called stinkweed.
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How to use tree of heaven in a sentence
Let the earth but give you room to stand on; well, look up—Is it nothing to have for your roof-tree—Heaven?
What Will He Do With It, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton
British Dictionary definitions for tree of heaven
tree of heaven
noun
another name for ailanthus
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