elephant tree en · NOUN
Meanings
- A distinctive shrub or small tree native to northern Mexico and the farthest southern edge of California and Arizona (Bursera microphylla), having a smooth-skinned, bulging round trunk reminiscent of an elephant's trunk or legs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elephant trees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |