noun
katsura
Katsura (noun) means a deciduous tree native to Japan and China, prized for its heart-shaped leaves that turn caramel-scented in autumn. Example: “They planted a katsura by the pond for its brilliant fall color.”
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A deciduous tree native to Japan and China, prized for its heart-shaped leaves that turn caramel-scented in autumn.
"They planted a katsura by the pond for its brilliant fall color."
How to use katsura
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ornamental tree known for leaves that smell like caramelized sugar as they change color in autumn.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Japanese word katsura, referring to the tree.
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What does “katsura” mean?
The word “katsura” means a deciduous tree native to Japan and China, prized for its heart-shaped leaves that turn caramel-scented in autumn. In plain terms, an ornamental tree known for leaves that smell like caramelized sugar as they change color in autumn.
How do you use “katsura” in a sentence?
Here is “katsura” used in a sentence: “They planted a katsura by the pond for its brilliant fall color.”
What part of speech is “katsura”?
“Katsura” is a noun.
Where does the word “katsura” come from?
The word “katsura” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from the Japanese word katsura, referring to the tree.
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