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Definition of tamarisk

tamarisk

/ˈtæm.ə.ɹɪsk/
tam · a · risk
Plural:tamarisks
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• noun

1

A shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix, native to dry, saline regions of Eurasia and Africa, characterized by slender branches, feathery scale-like leaves, and dense clusters of small pink or white flowers.

Example

"The riverbanks were densely lined with invasive tamarisks that threatened native vegetation by altering the soil salinity."

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• Nearby Words

tamarillo
tamarin
tamarind
tamarisk
tambo
tambopata
tambora

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Late Latin tamariscus, a variant of Latin tamarix.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tamarisk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tamarisk
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