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Celtis

Celtis

9.6
A tree or shrub with small berries that birds eat
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛltɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Celtis genus includes several species of hackberries native to temperate regions.

Examples

  • The berrylike fruits of the Celtis attract many species of birds.

  • A landscaper recommended planting a Celtis tree for its tolerance to urban conditions.

  • The Celtis tree is known for its unique berries.

  • Many birds enjoy the fruit of the Celtis plants.

  • The Celtis tree is often admired for its attractive foliage and adaptability to different soils.

  • In many parks, you can find a Celtis, known for its small, sweet fruits that attract various wildlife.

  • Gardeners appreciate the Celtis genus for providing shade and food sources for local birds.

Synonyms

hackberry
vsCeltis
  • US
1 9.4

A tree with small dark berries and strong wood that grows in many soils

is the botanical group name for those trees rather than single trees

Compounds

Celtis australis
  • Specialized
9.5

A large tree from southern Europe with bright green leaves that gives good shade

Surface Forms

Celtis singular
Celtis plural

Etymology

Celtis comes from an old name used long ago by Greek and Roman writers for a kind of tree, and botanists later kept that old name for the genus of hackberries. So Celtis today means the group of trees and shrubs with small, berrylike fruit.