Definitions

1. noun

A perennial plant with a single stem (the trunk) or main stem, usually supporting branches and leaves.

“The children played under the shade of a tall tree.”

2. verb

To support or provide shelter for (someone or something) under one’s branches.

“The tree shaded the entire village from the sun.”

3. noun

A genealogical line of descent from a common ancestor.

“He is a member of the tree of the royal family.”