money tree
An imaginary tree from which money can be pluckedAn imaginary tree from which money can be plucked. See money doesn't grow on trees.
» There's no such thing as a money tree.
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7 sensesAn imaginary tree from which money can be plucked. See money doesn't grow on trees.
(name)The Malabar chestnut, Pachira aquatica.
The jade plant, Crassula ovata.
The cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao.
(Chinese)A kind of holy tree believed to bring money and good fortune.
(US)A miniature tree sculpture decorated with currency, often used as a raffle prize or a gift.
(Australia)A cheap tree sculpture, decorated with currency, used as a raffle prize because it would be illegal to offer a cash prize.
Examples
4 sentencesThere's no such thing as a money tree.
She grew money trees.
She grew the money trees in the backyard.
She never mentioned the money tree to Mom.
Forms
plural: money trees| Singular | money tree |
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