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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tree \Tree\ (tr[=e]), n. [OE. tree, tre, treo, AS. tre['o],
tre['o]w, tree, wood; akin to OFries. tr[=e], OS. treo, trio,
Icel. tr[=e], Dan. trae, Sw. tr[aum], tr[aum]d, Goth. triu,
Russ. drevo, W. derw an oak, Ir. darag, darog, Gr. dry^s a
tree, oak, do`ry a beam, spear shaft, spear, Skr. dru tree,
wood, d[=a]ru wood. [root]63, 241. Cf. {Dryad}, {Germander},
{Tar}, n., {Trough}.]
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1. (Bot.) Any perennial woody plant of considerable size
(usually over twenty feet high) and growing with a single
trunk.
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Note: The kind of tree referred to, in any particular case,
is often indicated by a modifying word; as forest tree,
fruit tree, palm tree, apple tree, pear tree, etc.
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2. Something constructed in the form of, or considered as
resembling, a tree, consisting of a stem, or stock, and
branches; as, a genealogical tree.
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3. A piece of timber, or something commonly made of timber;
-- used in composition, as in axletree, boottree,
chesstree, crosstree, whiffletree, and the like.
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4. A cross or gallows; as Tyburn tree.
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[Jesus] whom they slew and hanged on a tree. --Acts
x. 39.
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5. Wood; timber. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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In a great house ben not only vessels of gold and of
silver but also of tree and of earth. --Wyclif (2
Tim. ii. 20).
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6. (Chem.) A mass of crystals, aggregated in arborescent
forms, obtained by precipitation of a metal from solution.
See {Lead tree}, under {Lead}.
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{Tree bear} (Zool.), the raccoon. [Local, U. S.]
{Tree beetle} (Zool.) any one of numerous species of beetles
which feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, as the May
beetles, the rose beetle, the rose chafer, and the
goldsmith beetle.
{Tree bug} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
hemipterous insects which live upon, and suck the sap of,
trees and shrubs. They belong to {Arma}, {Pentatoma},
{Rhaphigaster}, and allied genera.
{Tree cat} (Zool.), the common paradoxure ({Paradoxurus
musang}).
{Tree clover} (Bot.), a tall kind of melilot ({Melilotus
alba}). See {Melilot}.
{Tree crab} (Zool.), the purse crab. See under {Purse}.
{Tree creeper} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
arboreal creepers belonging to {Certhia}, {Climacteris},
and allied genera. See {Creeper}, 3.
{Tree cricket} (Zool.), a nearly white arboreal American
cricket ({Ecanthus niv[oe]us}) which is noted for its loud
stridulation; -- called also {white cricket}.
{Tree crow} (Zool.), any one of several species of Old World
crows belonging to {Crypsirhina} and allied genera,
intermediate between the true crows and the jays. The tail
is long, and the bill is curved and without a tooth.
{Tree dove} (Zool.) any one of several species of East Indian
and Asiatic doves belonging to {Macropygia} and allied
genera. They have long and broad tails, are chiefly
arboreal in their habits, and feed mainly on fruit.
{Tree duck} (Zool.), any one of several species of ducks
belonging to {Dendrocygna} and allied genera. These ducks
have a long and slender neck and a long hind toe. They are
arboreal in their habits, and are found in the tropical
parts of America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
{Tree fern} (Bot.), an arborescent fern having a straight
trunk, sometimes twenty or twenty-five feet high, or even
higher, and bearing a cluster of fronds at the top. Most
of the existing species are tropical.
{Tree fish} (Zool.), a California market fish ({Sebastichthys
serriceps}).
{Tree frog}. (Zool.)
(a) Same as {Tree toad}.
(b) Any one of numerous species of Old World frogs
belonging to {Chiromantis}, {Rhacophorus}, and allied
genera of the family {Ranidae}. Their toes are
furnished with suckers for adhesion. The flying frog
(see under {Flying}) is an example.
{Tree goose} (Zool.), the bernicle goose.
{Tree hopper} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of small
leaping hemipterous insects which live chiefly on the
branches and twigs of trees, and injure them by sucking
the sap. Many of them are very odd in shape, the prothorax
being often prolonged upward or forward in the form of a
spine or crest.
{Tree jobber} (Zool.), a woodpecker. [Obs.]
{Tree kangaroo}. (Zool.) See {Kangaroo}.
{Tree lark} (Zool.), the tree pipit. [Prov. Eng.]
{Tree lizard} (Zool.), any one of a group of Old World
arboreal lizards (formerly grouped as the {Dendrosauria})
comprising the chameleons; also applied to various lizards
belonging to the families {Agamidae} or {Iguanidae},
especially those of the genus {Urosaurus}, such as the
{lined tree lizard} ({Urosaurus ornatus}) of the
southwestern U.S.
{Tree lobster}. (Zool.) Same as {Tree crab}, above.
{Tree louse} (Zool.), any aphid; a plant louse.
{Tree moss}. (Bot.)
(a) Any moss or lichen growing on trees.
(b) Any species of moss in the form of a miniature tree.
{Tree mouse} (Zool.), any one of several species of African
mice of the subfamily {Dendromyinae}. They have long claws
and habitually live in trees.
{Tree nymph}, a wood nymph. See {Dryad}.
{Tree of a saddle}, a saddle frame.
{Tree of heaven} (Bot.), an ornamental tree ({Ailantus
glandulosus}) having long, handsome pinnate leaves, and
greenish flowers of a disagreeable odor.
{Tree of life} (Bot.), a tree of the genus Thuja; arbor
vitae.
{Tree onion} (Bot.), a species of garlic ({Allium
proliferum}) which produces bulbs in place of flowers, or
among its flowers.
{Tree oyster} (Zool.), a small American oyster ({Ostrea
folium}) which adheres to the roots of the mangrove tree;
-- called also {raccoon oyster}.
{Tree pie} (Zool.), any species of Asiatic birds of the genus
{Dendrocitta}. The tree pies are allied to the magpie.
{Tree pigeon} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
longwinged arboreal pigeons native of Asia, Africa, and
Australia, and belonging to {Megaloprepia}, {Carpophaga},
and allied genera.
{Tree pipit}. (Zool.) See under {Pipit}.
{Tree porcupine} (Zool.), any one of several species of
Central and South American arboreal porcupines belonging
to the genera {Chaetomys} and {Sphingurus}. They have an
elongated and somewhat prehensile tail, only four toes on
the hind feet, and a body covered with short spines mixed
with bristles. One South American species ({Sphingurus
villosus}) is called also {couiy}; another ({Sphingurus
prehensilis}) is called also {c[oe]ndou}.
{Tree rat} (Zool.), any one of several species of large
ratlike West Indian rodents belonging to the genera
{Capromys} and {Plagiodon}. They are allied to the
porcupines.
{Tree serpent} (Zool.), a tree snake.
{Tree shrike} (Zool.), a bush shrike.
{Tree snake} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of snakes
of the genus {Dendrophis}. They live chiefly among the
branches of trees, and are not venomous.
{Tree sorrel} (Bot.), a kind of sorrel ({Rumex Lunaria})
which attains the stature of a small tree, and bears
greenish flowers. It is found in the Canary Islands and
Tenerife.
{Tree sparrow} (Zool.) any one of several species of small
arboreal sparrows, especially the American tree sparrow
({Spizella monticola}), and the common European species
({Passer montanus}).
{Tree swallow} (Zool.), any one of several species of
swallows of the genus {Hylochelidon} which lay their eggs
in holes in dead trees. They inhabit Australia and
adjacent regions. Called also {martin} in Australia.
{Tree swift} (Zool.), any one of several species of swifts of
the genus {Dendrochelidon} which inhabit the East Indies
and Southern Asia.
{Tree tiger} (Zool.), a leopard.
{Tree toad} (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
amphibians belonging to {Hyla} and allied genera of the
family {Hylidae}. They are related to the common frogs and
toads, but have the tips of the toes expanded into suckers
by means of which they cling to the bark and leaves of
trees. Only one species ({Hyla arborea}) is found in
Europe, but numerous species occur in America and
Australia. The common tree toad of the Northern United
States ({Hyla versicolor}) is noted for the facility with
which it changes its colors. Called also {tree frog}. See
also {Piping frog}, under {Piping}, and {Cricket frog},
under {Cricket}.
{Tree warbler} (Zool.), any one of several species of
arboreal warblers belonging to {Phylloscopus} and allied
genera.
{Tree wool} (Bot.), a fine fiber obtained from the leaves of
pine trees.
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U.S. Gazetteer (1990)
Martin, GA (town, FIPS 50008)
Location: 34.48512 N, 83.18636 W
Population (1990): 243 (116 housing units)
Area: 3.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 30557
Martin, KY (city, FIPS 50286)
Location: 37.57183 N, 82.75602 W
Population (1990): 694 (315 housing units)
Area: 0.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Martin, LA (village, FIPS 48925)
Location: 32.09913 N, 93.21833 W
Population (1990): 545 (226 housing units)
Area: 30.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
Martin, MI (village, FIPS 51980)
Location: 42.53713 N, 85.63748 W
Population (1990): 462 (181 housing units)
Area: 2.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 49070
Martin, ND (city, FIPS 51060)
Location: 47.82668 N, 100.11424 W
Population (1990): 117 (56 housing units)
Area: 0.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 58758
Martin, SC
Zip code(s): 29836
Martin, SD (city, FIPS 41100)
Location: 43.17487 N, 101.72388 W
Population (1990): 1151 (544 housing units)
Area: 2.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Martin, TN (city, FIPS 46240)
Location: 36.34232 N, 88.85854 W
Population (1990): 8600 (3104 housing units)
Area: 18.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 38237
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U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)
Martin, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota
Population (2000): 96
Housing Units (2000): 48
Land area (2000): 0.087694 sq. miles (0.227127 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.087694 sq. miles (0.227127 sq. km)
FIPS code: 51060
Located within: North Dakota (ND), FIPS 38
Location: 47.826776 N, 100.114868 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 58758
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Headwords:
Martin, ND
Martin
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Martin, GA -- U.S. town in Georgia
Population (2000): 311
Housing Units (2000): 153
Land area (2000): 1.496823 sq. miles (3.876754 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 1.496823 sq. miles (3.876754 sq. km)
FIPS code: 50008
Located within: Georgia (GA), FIPS 13
Location: 34.486662 N, 83.185656 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 30557
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Headwords:
Martin, GA
Martin
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Martin, SD -- U.S. city in South Dakota
Population (2000): 1106
Housing Units (2000): 480
Land area (2000): 0.913683 sq. miles (2.366427 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.913683 sq. miles (2.366427 sq. km)
FIPS code: 41100
Located within: South Dakota (SD), FIPS 46
Location: 43.174923 N, 101.734287 W
ZIP Codes (1990):
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Headwords:
Martin, SD
Martin
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Martin, KY -- U.S. city in Kentucky
Population (2000): 633
Housing Units (2000): 339
Land area (2000): 0.466301 sq. miles (1.207715 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.466301 sq. miles (1.207715 sq. km)
FIPS code: 50286
Located within: Kentucky (KY), FIPS 21
Location: 37.567791 N, 82.759465 W
ZIP Codes (1990):
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Headwords:
Martin, KY
Martin
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Martin, TN -- U.S. city in Tennessee
Population (2000): 10515
Housing Units (2000): 4106
Land area (2000): 12.386567 sq. miles (32.081059 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.037985 sq. miles (0.098381 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 12.424552 sq. miles (32.179440 sq. km)
FIPS code: 46240
Located within: Tennessee (TN), FIPS 47
Location: 36.341836 N, 88.851647 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 38237
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Headwords:
Martin, TN
Martin
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U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)
Martin, LA -- U.S. village in Louisiana
Population (2000): 625
Housing Units (2000): 249
Land area (2000): 11.573826 sq. miles (29.976071 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.035609 sq. miles (0.092226 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 11.609435 sq. miles (30.068297 sq. km)
FIPS code: 48925
Located within: Louisiana (LA), FIPS 22
Location: 32.099290 N, 93.218495 W
ZIP Codes (1990):
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Headwords:
Martin, LA
Martin
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Martin, MI -- U.S. village in Michigan
Population (2000): 435
Housing Units (2000): 181
Land area (2000): 0.874770 sq. miles (2.265644 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.874770 sq. miles (2.265644 sq. km)
FIPS code: 51980
Located within: Michigan (MI), FIPS 26
Location: 42.537162 N, 85.637496 W
ZIP Codes (1990): 49070
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Headwords:
Martin, MI
Martin
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U.S. Gazetteer Counties (2000)
Martin -- U.S. County in Kentucky
Population (2000): 12578
Housing Units (2000): 5551
Land area (2000): 230.699702 sq. miles (597.509461 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.110129 sq. miles (0.285233 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 230.809831 sq. miles (597.794694 sq. km)
Located within: Kentucky (KY), FIPS 21
Location: 37.835910 N, 82.515848 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, KY
Martin County
Martin County, KY
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Martin -- U.S. County in Indiana
Population (2000): 10369
Housing Units (2000): 4729
Land area (2000): 336.136235 sq. miles (870.588814 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 4.391523 sq. miles (11.373992 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 340.527758 sq. miles (881.962806 sq. km)
Located within: Indiana (IN), FIPS 18
Location: 38.724504 N, 86.833305 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, IN
Martin County
Martin County, IN
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Martin -- U.S. County in Minnesota
Population (2000): 21802
Housing Units (2000): 9800
Land area (2000): 709.344871 sq. miles (1837.194705 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 20.210480 sq. miles (52.344900 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 729.555351 sq. miles (1889.539605 sq. km)
Located within: Minnesota (MN), FIPS 27
Location: 43.676952 N, 94.537076 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, MN
Martin County
Martin County, MN
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Martin -- U.S. County in North Carolina
Population (2000): 25593
Housing Units (2000): 10930
Land area (2000): 461.174653 sq. miles (1194.436818 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.317456 sq. miles (0.822206 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 461.492109 sq. miles (1195.259024 sq. km)
Located within: North Carolina (NC), FIPS 37
Location: 35.838330 N, 77.123835 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, NC
Martin County
Martin County, NC
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Martin -- U.S. County in Texas
Population (2000): 4746
Housing Units (2000): 1898
Land area (2000): 914.784957 sq. miles (2369.282061 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.837712 sq. miles (2.169665 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 915.622669 sq. miles (2371.451726 sq. km)
Located within: Texas (TX), FIPS 48
Location: 32.259437 N, 101.888785 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, TX
Martin County
Martin County, TX
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Martin -- U.S. County in Florida
Population (2000): 126731
Housing Units (2000): 65471
Land area (2000): 555.615604 sq. miles (1439.037748 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 197.177314 sq. miles (510.686877 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 752.792918 sq. miles (1949.724625 sq. km)
Located within: Florida (FL), FIPS 12
Location: 27.132403 N, 80.255862 W
Headwords:
Martin
Martin, FL
Martin County
Martin County, FL
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