tree yucca

noun

1. Joshua tree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tree yucca¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Here and there, a tree yucca grew by the way, its fascicles of rigid leaves reminding one of the plumed heads of Indian warriors.

From Project Gutenberg

These are the curious Joshua-trees of the Mormons, which are called in California tree-yucca or yucca-palm.

From Project Gutenberg