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planer tree

pla·ner tree [ pláynər tr ] (plural pla·ner trees)


noun 
Definition:
 
small U.S. tree growing in swamps: a deciduous tree that resembles an elm and has small oval ribbed fruit. Native to: swamps of southern United States.  Latin name Planera aquatica.

[Early 19th century. After I. J. Planer (1743-1789), German botanist]
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