chequer tree

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English

Branch of a chequer tree with leaves and fruit. The leaves in the right of the image are hornbeam.

Etymology

Named after the fruit, chequers.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃɛkə ˌtɹiː/
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Noun

chequer tree (plural chequer trees)

  1. (Eastern Weald) A tree with edible fruit, Sorbus torminalis, native to central and southern Europe and neighboring parts of Asia and Africa.

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