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


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'chestnut tree' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Smith's; 1901.

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