Jesse Tree en · NOUN
Etymology
With reference to Isaiah XI, 1-3: "And there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots...".
Meanings
- A symbolic tree, used as a common figure in medieval art, whose branches represent religious genealogies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Trees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |