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sabino

sabino

9.9
A very large cypress tree with a wide trunk that grows in Mexico and the southwestern United States
  • noun
  • /səˈbiːnoʊ/
  • US
translation icon : sabino
  • The sabino is a majestic tree that can grow over 100 feet high and has a massive trunk.

Examples

  • Walking through the forest, we marveled at the impressive sabino trees lining the riverbank.

  • In Mexico, the sabino is often revered for its beauty and size, making it a popular subject for photographers.

  • The ancient sabino near the plaza was taller than the nearby church and drew many visitors.

  • Many people gather under the shade of the old sabino during local festivals.

  • The sabino is famous for its wide trunk and long lifespan in Mexican folklore.

  • The sabino tree stood majestically by the river.

  • Many sabino trees can be found in Mexico.

Synonyms

Taxodium mucronatum
vssabino
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Mexican cypress tree with a very wide trunk and long life

is the regional name that includes US range and massive trunk
Montezuma cypress
vssabino
  • Specialized
9.8

A large tree from Mexico that grows by rivers, has a very wide trunk and lives a long time

focuses more on being found across Mexico and southwestern United States with massive trunk
Mexican swamp cypress
vssabino
  • US
9.6

A large tree with a thick trunk that grows near rivers and lakes in central Mexico

highlights a larger range including the southwestern United States and a massive trunk

Surface Forms

sabino singular
sabinos plural

Etymology

Sabino is the Spanish name for a large Mexican cypress tree, a kind of 'cypress' known for its very wide trunk and long life. Because Spanish speakers call that tree a sabino, English borrows the same name for the tree species.