Tamarisk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæmərɪsk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tamarisk is a noun meaning Any of several shrubs, of the genus Tamarix, native to arid regions in Eurasia and Africa, often invasive in other arid regions.
Meaning
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Tamarix, native to arid regions in Eurasia and Africa, often invasive in other arid regions.
Example Sentences
He ordered the pack train moved to the right to avoid a possible stampede. Five hundred camels, yaboos and mules, half hid in a valley of tamarisk scrub, were watched by fifty Persian slaves commanded by ten stout Turkomans, of whom Guchee was one.
Word Forms
- tamarisks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include feathery, tamaric, athel, tamarack, tamarind, tamarinde.
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