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Melia

Melia

9.9
A tree that loses its leaves each year and has leaves like an ash tree
  • noun
  • /ˈmiliə/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists studied the leaves of Melia to compare them with those of ash trees.

Examples

  • The Melia species are known for their ornamental value in parks and gardens.

  • The Melia tree provides shade in the summer.

  • Several Melia trees were planted along the avenue to provide shade.

  • Many gardeners prefer Melia for its beautiful foliage.

  • Several Melia trees were planted along the avenue to provide shade.

  • Botanists studied the leaves of Melia to compare them with those of ash trees.

  • The Melia species are known for their ornamental value in parks and gardens.

Synonyms

genus Melia
vsMelia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees from East India and Australia with leaves like ash trees

is the same name but shorter and without the group label

Compounds

Melia Azadirachta
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tree from South Asia used in medicine and for natural pest control, also called neem

Melia azedarach
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree with purple flowers and small yellow fruits that are not edible, grown for shade in warm places

Melia azederach
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree that loses its leaves with purple flowers and small yellow fruits often grown for shade

genus Melia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees from East India and Australia with leaves like ash trees

Surface Forms

Melia singular
Melias plural

Etymology

Melia comes from an old Greek word melia meaning 'ash tree'. That's why this name is used for a group of trees with leaves that look like those of the ash.