fresno

See also: Fresno

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin fraxinus (ash tree), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰr̥Hǵ-s-inos, adjective of *bʰr̥Hǵós, *bʰerHǵs (birch).

Noun

fresno m (plural fresnos)

  1. ash tree

Usage notes

Fresno is a common placename in Spanish speaking areas. These placenames have originated from the surname Fresno. Placenames Fresneda and Fresnillo share the same root.

Derived terms

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