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Definition of yoshino

yoshino

/joʊˈʃiːnoʊ/
Yo · shi · no
Plural:yoshinos
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yoshino Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A widely cultivated hybrid cherry tree (Prunus × yedoensis) native to Japan, highly valued for its spectacular and abundant display of fragrant, pale pink or white blossoms that emerge in early spring.

Example

"The Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., is famous for its stunning ring of blooming Yoshino trees that attract thousands of visitors each April."

2

A historic town and mountainous district located in Nara Prefecture, Japan, celebrated for its ancient religious sites and tens of thousands of cherry trees planted along its slopes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Japanese 吉野 (Yoshino), literally meaning 'good field' or 'lucky field'. It refers to a mountainous district in Nara Prefecture famous for its cherry blossoms, which inspired the name of the widely cultivated Yoshino cherry tree hybrid.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yoshino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yoshino
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