English Explanatory Dictionary

Joshua tree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tree-like yucca, Yucca brevifolia, of the southwestern United States, with spiky leaves.
name
  1. A census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, United States.

Word forms

Joshua tree Joshua trees

Etymology

Apparently from the resemblance of the tree to Joshua holding out his spear.

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