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Definition of red ash in English: red ashnoun ˈrɛd aʃ 1Any of several North American ash trees (genus Fraxinus), especially F. pennsylvanica. 2Any of several Australian trees, especially Alphitonia excelsa (family Rhamnaceae) and Orites excelsa (family Proteaceae).
noun ˈrɛd aʃ US. A variety of coal producing ash of a red colour when burned (more fully "red ash coal"); frequently attributive.
Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Hanbury (1725–1778), Church of England clergyman and horticulturist. From red + ash
early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From red + ash. Definition of red ash in US English: red ashnounˈrɛd aʃ 1Any of several North American ash trees (genus Fraxinus), especially F. pennsylvanica. 2Any of several Australian trees, especially Alphitonia excelsa (family Rhamnaceae) and Orites excelsa (family Proteaceae).
nounˈrɛd aʃ US. A variety of coal producing ash of a red colour when burned (more fully "red ash coal"); frequently attributive.
Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Hanbury (1725–1778), Church of England clergyman and horticulturist. From red + ash<br>early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From red + ash. |