lead tree

[ led ]

noun

1. any of several tropical trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Leucaena, of the legume family, especially L. glauca, having pinnate leaves and white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lead tree¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The molecular attraction just mentioned is made plainer by reference to the simple lead tree experiment.

From Project Gutenberg

A piece of polished zinc precipitates metallic lead in an arborescent form, hence called the lead tree.

From Project Gutenberg