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Canadian hemlock

Canadian hemlock

7.9
A large evergreen tree from eastern North America with short needles, used for wood and paper
  • noun
  • /kəˈneɪdiən ˈhɛmˌlɑk/
  • US
translation icon : tsuga canadiense
  • The Canadian hemlock is a beautiful tree.
  • Canadian hemlock tree

Examples

  • During our hike, we admired the tall Canadian hemlock trees that provide shade along the trail.

  • Large forests of Canadian hemlock cover parts of the northeastern United States.

  • Pulp from the Canadian hemlock is used in the production of various types of paper.

  • The dense shade of the Canadian hemlock makes it a popular choice for landscaping.

  • Don't you love the Canadian hemlock?

  • The Canadian hemlock is often used in the production of high-quality pulpwood due to its durable wood.

  • In the forests of eastern North America, the Canadian hemlock stands out with its graceful, drooping branches.

Synonyms

eastern hemlock
vsCanadian hemlock
  • US
1 7.4

A large evergreen tree with short needles found in eastern North America, often used to make paper

focuses more on its value for wood and use in pulp production
Tsuga canadensis
vsCanadian hemlock
  • Specialized
8.9

A large evergreen tree from eastern United States and Canada that gives dense shade and is used for wood

is the common everyday name used instead of the scientific term

Surface Forms

Canadian hemlock singular
Canadian hemlocks plural

Morphology

Canadian + hemlock

The meaning — a type of hemlock associated with or from Canada — is directly and compositionally derived from 'Canadian' (from Canada) + 'hemlock' (a kind of tree). While the precise botanical species name is specialized, an average B1 learner who knows both words will understand this denotes a kind of hemlock, so the construction is straightforward and cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

Canadian hemlock is a name made from a place and a tree: Canadian shows where it grows and hemlock names a needle-bearing tree. So the phrase simply means the hemlock tree that grows in Canada and nearby parts of the United States, a conifer people use for wood, shade and paper.