Judas tree

短语

n. 南欧紫荆(相传犹大自缢于此树上)

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词形变化

Judas trees 复数 Judas trees

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A small deciduous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, noted for its prolific display of deep-pink flowers in spring.

    南欧紫荆

词源

From a European folk belief that Judas Iscariot hanged himself on a tree of this species (the account in the Christian scriptures says he hanged himself, but gives no details).

来源:wiktionary