nettle tree

Meanings

nounnettle tree (plural nettle trees)

Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Celtis, widespread in warm temperate regions.
Synonyms: hackberry

nounAny of various deciduous trees of the genus Celtis, widespread in warm temperate regions.

Similar

nounany of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits

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