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Brewer's: Tree of Knowledge
(The). Genesis ii. 9. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Tree of LibertyTree of Buddha A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y…Brewer's: Tree of Liberty
A tree set up by the people, hung with flags and devices, and crowned with a cap of liberty. The Americans of the United States planted poplars and other trees during the war of…Brewer's: Tree of Life
Genesis ii. 9. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894TreesTree of Liberty A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Related…Brewer's: Philosopher's Tree
(The), or Diana's tree. An amalgam of crystallised silver, obtained from mercury in a solution of silver; so called by the alchemists, with whom Diana stood for silver. Source:…Brewer's: Singing Tree
A tree whose leaves were so musical that every leaf sang in concert. (Arabian Nights: Story of the Sisters who Envied their Younger Sister.) (See Singing Apple.) Source: Dictionary of…World's oldest tree
The Question: What's the world's most long-living tree? The Answer: That title goes to the bristlecone pine in and around California. The…Brewer's: Walnut Tree
It is said that the walnut tree thrives best if the nuts are beaten off with sticks, and not gathered. Hence Fuller says, “Who, like a nut tree, must…Brewer's: Wayfaring Tree
(The). The Guelder rose (q.v.). Wayfaring Tree' What ancient claim Hast thou to that right pleasant name? Was it that some faint pilgrim…Brewer's: Oak-tree
(See Philemon.) The oak-tree was consecrated to the god of thunder because oaks are said to be more likely to be struck by lightning than other trees. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…Brewer's: Prudent Tree
(The). Pliny calls the mulberry the most prudent of all trees, because it waits till winter is well over before it puts forth its leaves. Ludovico Sforza, who prided himself on his…Trending
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