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Definition of tamarisk

tamarisk

/ˈtæm.ə.ɹɪsk/
tam · a · risk
Plural:tamarisks
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tamarisk Lexical Profile

tamarisk Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various Eurasian and African shrubs or small trees of the genus Tamarix (family Tamaricaceae) that thrive in sandy or saline soils, characterized by slender feathery branches, minute scale-like leaves, and dense, plume-like clusters of tiny pink or white flowers.

Example

"The coastal pathway was bordered by hardy tamarisks bursting with feathery plumes of pale pink blossoms."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'tamarind' (a tropical leguminous tree bearing edible sour pods) and 'tamarack' (a North American larch tree).

• Nearby Words

tamarillo
tamarin
tamarind
tamarisk
tambo
tambo river
tambopata

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin 'tamariscus', variant of Classical Latin 'tamarix', possibly named after the Tamaris River in Spain.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tamarisk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tamarisk
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