umbrella tree
noun
an American magnolia, Magnolia tripetala, having large leaves in umbrellalike clusters.
any of various other trees resembling an umbrella.
Origin of umbrella tree
An Americanism dating back to 1730–40
Words nearby umbrella tree
umbrella plant,
umbrella skirt,
umbrella stand,
umbrella step,
umbrella tent,
umbrella tree,
umbrette,
umbria,
umbrian,
umbriel,
umbriferous
British Dictionary definitions for umbrella tree
umbrella tree
noun
a North American magnolia, Magnolia tripetala, having long leaves clustered into an umbrella formation at the ends of the branches and unpleasant-smelling white flowers
Also called: umbrella bush
Any of various other trees or shrubs having leaves shaped like an umbrella or growing in an umbrella-like cluster