celtis

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celtis

A celtis tree grows beside a quiet country road.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of trees and shrubs: Celtis is a large genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Cannabaceae, commonly known as hackberries or nettle trees. They are characterized by having small, often berry-like fruits.

Usage
  • The tree in the park provides excellent shade during the summer.
  • Botanists study the distribution of various species across the continent.
  • The fruit of the is an important food source for many bird species.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical taxonomy, the genus name is always italicized. When used in a common sense, it is not.
    • Celtis occidentalis is the scientific name for the common hackberry.
  • The term can be used metonymically to refer to the wood of these trees.
    • The cabinet was crafted from finely grained celtis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hackberry (n): The common name for trees in the genus .
  • Nettle Tree (n): Another common name for certain species.
Synonyms
  • Hackberry (when referring to the tree itself)
  • Nettle tree
Different Meanings
  • The word refers specifically to the botanical genus. It is not to be confused with "Celt," which refers to a member of a group of ancient peoples of Europe.
Related Phrases
  • Genus Celtis: The formal taxonomic designation.
  • Celtis species: Refers to the individual types within the genus, such as (European nettle tree).
celtis

A celtis tree grows beside a quiet country road.

Noun
  1. large genus of trees and shrubs with berrylike fruit

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