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plum tree

noun

Definition of plum tree

1 : plum 1a
2 slang : a source of advantage (as political favors or appointments)
  • never one to hesitate before shaking the plum tree for himself or his intimates

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Origin and Etymology of plum tree

Middle English plumtre, from Old English plūmtrēow, from plūme plum + trēow tree

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