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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."

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In 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.

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