zelkova
/ˈzɛlkəvə/
zelkova
English
Noun
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Definition
A kind of tree in the elm family (genus Zelkova).
Etymology
From New Latin (genus name) from Russian дзе́льква (dzélʹkva, “tree, wood”), from Georgian ძელქვა (ʒelkva), from Old Georgian ძელქვაჲ (ʒelkvay), from ძელი (ʒeli, “beam”) + ქვაჲ (kvay, “stone”).
Example Sentences
- "While she waits for the doctor to come down from the consultation room, she turns to look at the zelkova tree which stands in the hospital's front garden."
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