christmas tree meaning and definition

CHRISTMAS TREE noun

Definition of Christmas tree (noun)

1. Australian tree or shrub with red flowers; often used in Christmas decoration
   • synonyms: Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Christmas bush
2. a terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses
   • synonyms: fire tree, flame tree, Nuytsia floribunda
3. tall timber tree of central and southern Europe having a regular crown and grey bark
   • synonyms: Abies alba, European silver fir
4. medium to tall fir of western North America having a conic crown and branches in tiers; leaves smell of orange when crushed
   • synonyms: Abies amabilis, amabilis fir, Pacific silver fir, red silver fir, white fir
5. an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration