"wolf tree" meaning in All languages combined

See wolf tree on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: wolf trees [plural]
Etymology: Perhaps in allusion to the rapacious nature of wolves. Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolf tree (plural wolf trees)
  1. A large forest tree whose spreading branches prevent other trees from growing beside it.
    Sense id: en-wolf_tree-en-noun-UC5xVV4W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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      ],
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        ],
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        ]
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    }
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