monkey-puzzle

noun [C]

/ˈmʌŋ.kiˌpʌz.l̩ˌtriː/

Definition

› a type of large evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) with stiff branches that spread out at the side and dark green, sharp leavesTypes of evergreen and coniferous tree

(Definition of monkey-puzzle noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Focus on the pronunciation of monkey-puzzle

Browse related topics

You are looking at an entry to do with Types of evergreen & coniferous tree, but you might be interested in these topics from the Plants topic area:

Browse the Dictionary

Browse the Thesaurus

SMART Thesaurus: Types of evergreen & coniferous tree

Synonyms and related words:

See more results »

Our dictionaries

Word of the Day

demur

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

Word of the Day ►

Blog

Read our blog about how the English language behaves.

Learn More ►

New Words

Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.