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zelkova

noun
zel·​ko·​va | \ ˈzel-kə-və How to pronounce zelkova (audio) , zel-ˈkō-və How to pronounce zelkova (audio) \

Definition of zelkova

: a tall widely spreading Japanese tree (Zelkova serrata) of the elm family that is often used as an ornamental and shade tree in place of the American elm because of its resistance to Dutch elm disease

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 The experiment quickly prompted comparisons to Courier Journal's topping of 40 mature oaks and zelkovas last December, igniting outrage among Louisville's tree advocates. — James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, "'Tree topping' is causing a stir in Butchertown. But why save these smelly trees?," 26 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of zelkova

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for zelkova

New Latin, from Russian zel'kova, zel'kva, from Georgian dzelkva

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