Definition of Cladrastis
: a genus of ornamental trees (family Leguminosae) having odd-pinnate leaves and white flowers borne in showy panicles — see yellowwood 1a
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Origin and Etymology of cladrastis
New Latin, irregular from clad- + Greek thraustos brittle (from thrauein to shatter)
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