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genus Melia

genus Melia

9.9
A group of trees from East India and Australia with leaves like ash trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmɛliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Melia
  • The leaves of genus Melia closely resemble those of the common ash.

Examples

  • Botanists classified the new tree species under the genus Melia due to its distinctive foliage.

  • Several species within the genus Melia are valued for their ornamental wood.

  • The genus Melia includes several species of trees.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of the genus Melia.

  • The new tree species was classified in the genus Melia because it shares similar characteristics with other trees in the family Meliaceae.

  • In the tropical garden, the majestic trees belonging to the genus Melia are admired for their lush green foliage.

  • Gardeners often select varieties from the genus Melia for their attractive leaves and valuable wood.

Synonyms

Melia
vsgenus Melia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree that loses its leaves each year and has leaves like an ash tree

is identical in meaning but presented with a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Melia singular
genera Melia plural

Morphology

genus + Melia

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a taxonomic rank and 'Melia' names the group, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the taxonomic genus called Melia. Although botanical terminology is specialized, the 'genus + name' pattern is regular and cross-linguistically transparent, making the meaning derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Melia comes from an old Greek word Melia meaning 'ash tree'. The trees in this group have leaves that look like ash leaves, so botanists used that name for the whole group.