Tamarack: meaning, definitions and examples

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tamarack

 

[ หˆtรฆmษ™หŒrรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of tree

Tamarack is a type of tree that belongs to the larch family and is known for its deciduous coniferous nature, meaning it loses its needles in the fall. It is commonly found in cold temperate regions and is characterized by its conical shape and soft, light green needles that turn a striking golden-yellow in autumn.

Synonyms

Larix, larch

Examples of usage

  • The tamarack tree is often used for timber.
  • In fall, the tamarack forest turns a brilliant gold.
  • Many birds nest in the tamarack's branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "tamarack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tamarack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฎเคพเคฐเฅˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tamarack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tamarack

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะผะฐั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒžใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tamarack

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tamarack

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamarack

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๋งˆ๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู…ุฑูŽูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก”้ฉฌๆ‹‰ๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamarak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tamarack

Etymology

The word 'tamarack' comes from the Algonquin word 'tamara', which referred to the tree itself. The term has been used in English since the early 18th century, as European settlers started to explore and name the flora of North America. The tamarack tree is native to Canada and the northern United States, thriving in wetlands and along the edges of lakes and rivers. It played a significant role in the lives of indigenous peoples who utilized the tree for various purposes, including the bark for weaving and the wood for building. Over time, the tamarack became valued not only for its ecological significance but also for its aesthetic appeal in landscaping and its practical uses in construction and paper production.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,906 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.