noun
katsura
noun
1
A deciduous tree native to Japan and China, prized for its heart-shaped leaves that turn caramel-scented in autumn.
"They planted a katsura by the pond for its brilliant fall color."
How to Use Katsura
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ornamental tree known for leaves that smell like caramelized sugar as they change color in autumn.
Word Forms
katsuras plural, Katsuras plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Japanese word katsura, referring to the tree.