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PRONUNCIATION OF TREE OF HEAVEN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TREE OF HEAVEN

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Tree of heaven is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TREE OF HEAVEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tree of heaven

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima /eɪˈlænθəs ælˈtɪsɨmə/, commonly known as tree of heaven, ailanthus, or in Standard Chinese as chouchun, is a deciduous tree in the Simaroubaceae family. It is native to both northeast and central China, as well as Taiwan. Unlike other members of the genus Ailanthus, it is found in temperate climates rather than the tropics. The tree grows rapidly and is capable of reaching heights of 15 metres in 25 years. However, the species is also short lived and rarely lives more than 50 years. In China, the tree of heaven has a long and rich history. It was mentioned in the oldest extant Chinese dictionary and listed in countless Chinese medical texts for its purported ability to cure ailments ranging from mental illness to baldness. The roots, leaves and bark are still used today in traditional Chinese medicine, primarily as an astringent. The tree has been grown extensively both in China and abroad as a host plant for the ailanthus silkmoth, a moth involved in silk production.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TREE OF HEAVEN

tree frog
tree fuchsia
tree heath
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tree hugger
tree kangaroo
tree lawn
tree layer
tree line
tree mallow
tree of knowledge of good and evil
tree of life
tree pipit
tree ring
tree runner
tree shrew
tree snake
tree sparrow
tree surgeon
tree surgery

WORDS THAT END LIKE TREE OF HEAVEN

Bremerhaven
craven
Cuxhaven
graven
haven
heaven
hog heaven
in seventh heaven
leaven
maven
Midheaven
New Haven
Newhaven
overleaven
raven
safe haven
seventh heaven
shaven
unshaven
Wilhelmshaven

Synonyms and antonyms of tree of heaven in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tree of heaven» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TREE OF HEAVEN

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The translations of tree of heaven from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tree of heaven» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

臭椿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

árbol del cielo
570 millions of speakers

English

tree of heaven
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वर्ग का पेड़
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

شجرة السماء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дерево небес
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

árvore do céu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বর্গের বৃক্ষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arbre du ciel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pokok syurga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Baum des Himmels
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

天国の木
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

천국의 나무
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wit saka swarga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây của trời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வானத்தின் மரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वर्गाचे वृक्ष
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cennet ağacı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

albero del paradiso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drzewo z nieba
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дерево небес
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

copac de cer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δέντρο του ουρανού
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boom van die hemel
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

tree of heaven
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tre av himmelen
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TREE OF HEAVEN»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TREE OF HEAVEN»

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Beneath the Tree of Heaven
A Revolution is brewing on planet Mars in the year 2211 resulting from the birth of the special child, who caused a disruption in the ruling dictatorship of the Seven T'ang, led by the masked hero, Hans Ebert, whose goal is to free the ...
David Wingrove, 1996
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Strange Birds in the Tree of Heaven
This haunting debut novel invites us to explore the boundaries between beliefs, desires, obsessions, and madness.
Karen Salyer McElmurray, 2004
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Tree of Heaven
Set against the violence of Japan's invasion of China in the 1930's, a love story tells of a Chinese woman who becomes the servant of a Japanese officer after he rescues her, and the strange intimacy that develops between them
R. C. Binstock, 1996
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Tree of Heaven
This second book by James McKean displays a large, dignified, and precise talent—McKean is always looking and reaching out to the difficult world, pulling it to him for examination.
James Mckean, 1995
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The Tree of Heaven
O Dick ! the Tree of Heaven seemed to quiver in every jeweled branch and leaf! — it was only the draught from the closing door that moved the rug, but the mystic tree swayed there as the folds of the carpet moved, and I seemed to feel the ...
Robert William Chambers, 1907
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Betty Smith, 2005
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The Tree of Heaven: Easyread Comfort Edition
Easyread Comfort Edition May Sinclair. bit as terrifying as the things they said happened under fire. Any fool, if he chose to think about it, could see what must happen. Only people didn't think. They rushed into it without seeing anything; and  ...
May Sinclair, 2009
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Egyptian Wisdom and the Hebrew Genesis
The tree of earth, or Hathor, and the tree of heaven, or Nut, were brought on together and united in the tree of burial for the mummy. Wherever it was possible the Egyptian-coffin was made from the wood of the sycamore tree, the khat-en- ...
Gerald Massey, 2008
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Insects Enemies of Trees
THE Asiatic tree-of-Heaven, which early came to America through England, has, in the experience of many people, fallen into disrepute as a shade-tree because of the highly offensive odor of those individuals which bear the male or staminate  ...
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The Best in Tent Camping: Northern California
Tree ofHeaven You pass an old-time girder bridge (Ash Creek Bridge), Campground is goodfor sweep around a curve, and see the Forest Service sign to the Tree of Heaven Campground. The entry drive lawn sports, river rafting, fishing, and ...
Cindy Coloma, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TREE OF HEAVEN»

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"Tree of heaven" no saint in Arkansas woodlands
The tree of heaven is an invasive species in Arkansas, and provides no benefit to wildlife. ... Tree of heaven provides almost no food or shelter value for wildlife. «Magnoliareporter, Apr 15»
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Sean Lennon's Invasive Tree Is the Root of a $10M Lawsuit
Ailanthus trees (aka the "tree of heaven" -- and the tree of "A Tree Grows in ... When a tree, shrub etc. cause damage to a foundation, steps or sidewalks it's time ... «Curbed NY, Feb 15»
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Conservationists call for ban on 'Tree of hell' that threatens to …
Dubbed the “tree of heaven” for its eagerness to reach up to the sky, Ailanthus altissima has become a favourite in many UK parks and gardens. «The Independent, Oct 14»
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Invasive tree spreading quickly in Vancouver
It's called the "Tree of Heaven," but may residents in the area prefer to call it ... Over the last month the invasive tree has started taking over Jeff Soriano's yard. «kgw.com, Aug 14»
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Vancouver's Urban Forestry Commission targets fast-growing 'trees …
But here in the states, many tend to think of the tree along the lines of its more sinister ... The tree of heaven can grow pretty much anywhere and it produces a ... «The Columbian, Aug 14»
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Tree of Heaven can be a holy mess
Dear Dr. Dirt: Can you identify this tree pictured? — Estelle, Indianapolis. Dear Reader: The tree in question is the Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, and it ... «Indianapolis Star, Aug 14»
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Judge Sycamore saves 80-year-old 'tree of heaven' from Lambeth …
The 80-year-old ailanthus altissima, commonly known as “tree of heaven”, stands behind Grade II-listed Durning Library in Kennington. Lambeth wanted it felled ... «Evening Standard, Jun 14»
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Wells' Tree of Heaven is carved up for posterity
A tree that has stood in the grounds of the Bishop's Palace in Wells for 128 years is being transformed - after being blown down in the St Jude storms last month. «ITV News, Nov 13»
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Woman's lucky escape after 'toxic tree of heaven' falls
The species of tree, Ailanthus altissima, commonly known as the tree of heaven, is considered extremely invasive in some countries due to an obnoxious odour ... «East London and West Essex Guardian Series, Oct 13»
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Fallen trees cause damage in West Country storm
Once the debris has been cleared up a semi-mature Tree of Heaven will be planted to replace it but it will take about 100 more years for it to grow to the same ... «BBC News, Oct 13»

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