chaste tree — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: translation of Latin agnus castus, by folk etymology (influence of Latin agnus lamb) from Greek agnos (associated with chastity rites because of influence of hagnos chaste, sacred) : agnus castus * * * a shrub or small… … Useful english dictionary
chaste tree — a shrub or small tree, Vitex agnus castus, of southern Europe, having aromatic, hairy leaves and long clusters of fragrant, pale lilac blue flowers. Also called hemp tree, monk s pepper tree. [1555 65; trans. of L agnus castus, var. of AGNOS… … Universalium
chaste tree — /ˈtʃeɪst tri/ (say chayst tree) noun a deciduous shrub, originally from the Mediterranean, Vitex agnus castus, with dense lilac flowers and aromatic fragrance …
chaste tree — noun A shrub native to the Mediterranean region (Vitex agnus castus) … Wiktionary
chaste tree — Vitex agnus castus, a shrub native to the Mediterranean region, having blue or pink flowers and reddish black berries. [USP] an extract prepared from the berries and root bark of V. agnus castus, used for the symptomatic treatment of premenstrual … Medical dictionary
chaste tree — noun an ornamental shrub with blue or white flowers. [Vitex agnus castus.] Origin C16: so named because of its assoc. with chastity in sacrifices to Ceres (the Roman goddess of agriculture) … English new terms dictionary
Chaste — (ch[=a]st), a. [F. chaste, from L. castus pure, chaste; cf. Gr. kaqaro s pure, Skr. [,c]udh to purify.] [1913 Webster] 1. Pure from unlawful sexual intercourse; virtuous; continent. As chaste as Diana. Shak. [1913 Webster] Whose bed is undefiled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chaste berry — chaste tree berry the fruit of the chaste tree, which is used medicinally … Medical dictionary
five-leaved chaste tree — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : an Asiatic shrub or small tree (Vitex negundo) with showy lilac panicled flowers … Useful english dictionary
tree — 1. noun /tɹiː,tʃɹiː/ a) A large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age). is the tallest living tree in the world.… … Wiktionary
