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Chestnut Tree

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Chestnut Tree. (Hebrew, 'armon). Genesis 30:37; Ezekiel 31:8. Probably, the "palm tree," (Platanus orientalis), is intended. This tree thrives best in low and rather moist situations in the north of Palestine, and resembles our sycamore or buttonwood, (Platanus occidentalis).

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Chestnut Tree'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​c/chestnut-tree.html. 1901.
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