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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