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ailanto

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ai·​lan·​to | \ ī-ˈlän-ˌtō \
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Definition of ailanto

: ailanthus sense 2

First Known Use of ailanto

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ailanto

Amboinese ai lanto

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“Ailanto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ailanto. Accessed 30 Sep. 2022.

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