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zelkova

American

[zel-kuh-vuh, zel-koh-] / ˈzɛl kə və, zɛlˈkoʊ- /

noun

any of several trees of the genus Zelkova, native to Asia, related to and resembling the elms.

Etymology

Origin of zelkova

< New Latin (1841) < Russian dzélʾkva, dzélʾkova, presumably < a language of Transcaucasia, where the tree is native

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Black walnut trees with bright-yellow leaves shine on this route, as do the colors of the European white birch, Japanese zelkova and red maple.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Village green zelkova, Italian oak and London plane add additional color to the route.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

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