shade tree

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shade tree

A tree planted chiefly to provide shade from sunlight.

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shade tree - a tree planted or valued chiefly for its shade from sunlight

tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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