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madrone

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo).

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Meaning 2

Any of three local relatives

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Usage: US

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Meaning 3

Any of three local relatives:

A Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

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Usage: US

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Meaning 4

Any of three local relatives:

A Arizona madrone (Arbutus arizonica)

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Meaning 5

Any of three local relatives:

A Texas madrone (Arbutus xalapensis)

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History

Etymology

Anglicization of Mexican Spanish madroño.

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