pride of China

noun

the chinaberry, Melia azedarach.
Also called pride of India.

Origin of pride of China

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example sentences from the Web for pride of china

  • It is rendered attractive by its tall pines, live oak, and Pride-of-China trees.

    The Secret Service. |Albert D. Richardson

  • The Pride-of-China tree was very abundant about the dwellings.

    The Secret Service. |Albert D. Richardson