fresne

/frɛ̃n/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small tree or shrub, particularly the ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) when it is young, or a similar tree in the Oleaceae family.

“The fresne tree was a common sight in the English countryside.”

Synonyms

  • ash tree
  • elm

Antonyms

  • dead tree
  • stunted tree