basket ash
- noun
- US
:
fresno negro
- The basket ash is prized for its strong, flexible wood ideal for weaving baskets.
Examples
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Many Native American tribes traditionally used basket ash to craft sturdy baskets and tools.
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In autumn, the leaves of the basket ash turn a brilliant golden color along riverbanks.
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The basket ash tree is known for its strong wood.
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Many artisans prefer basket ash for crafting durable furniture.
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Many Native American tribes traditionally used basket ash to craft sturdy baskets and tools.
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The basket ash is prized for its strong, flexible wood ideal for weaving baskets.
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In autumn, the leaves of the basket ash turn a brilliant golden color along riverbanks.
Synonyms
A tree from North America with dark heavy wood and leaves that turn gold in autumn
A North American tree with dark heavy wood and golden autumn leaves
A North American tree with dark heavy wood and leaves that turn gold in autumn
A spreading North American tree with heavy dark wood and leaves that turn gold in autumn
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound 'basket ash' is a straightforward noun–noun composition where 'basket' specifies the purpose/use and 'ash' names the tree, i.e. an ash whose wood is used for baskets. This purpose-based modification is a common, compositional pattern in English and would be immediately inferable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Basket ash comes from the way people used this tree: the wood of the ash bends and stays strong, so it was woven into baskets. That's why the name means a tree 'used for basket-making'.
