Brazilian pepper tree
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- noun
- /brəˈzɪljən ˈpɛpər tri/
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pimiento brasileño
- In the garden, the Brazilian pepper tree stands out with its glossy leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
Examples
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The Brazilian pepper tree is known for its vibrant red berries.
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Birds are often attracted to the bright red berries of the Brazilian pepper tree.
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Gardeners appreciate the fragrant foliage of the Brazilian pepper tree.
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The Brazilian pepper tree has become an invasive species in many parts of Florida.
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Many gardeners choose the Brazilian pepper tree for its attractive foliage.
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The Brazilian pepper tree is often grown as an ornamental plant in warm climates due to its attractive foliage.
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Many homeowners struggle to control the spread of the invasive Brazilian pepper tree in their yards.
Synonyms
A small tree or bush from Brazil with pink berries, grown for decoration but often spreads and harms native plants
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is compositionally transparent: 'Brazilian' (from Brazil) + 'pepper' (a pepper-producing plant) + 'tree' (a woody plant) yields a tree associated with pepper from Brazil, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will grasp it denotes a type of tree. Specific botanical or invasive details require extra knowledge, but the core referent is directly inferable and follows a common cross-linguistic naming pattern for plants.
Etymology
The name Brazilian pepper tree likely comes from where it grew and how it looks: it comes from Brazil and its clusters of small red berries and spicy smell made people call it pepper. That's why the name shows both its origin and why people called it a 'pepper' tree.