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lizard (Zoöl.), any one of a group of Old World arboreal lizards (Dendrosauria) comprising the chameleons.
— Tree lobster. (Zoöl.) Same as Tree crab, above. — Tree louse (Zoöl.), any aphid; a plant louse.
— Tree moss. (Bot.) (a) Any moss or lichen growing on trees. (b) Any species of moss in the form
of a miniature tree. — Tree mouse (Zoöl.), any one of several species of African mice of the subfamily
Dendromyinæ. They have long claws and habitually live in trees. — Tree nymph, a wood nymph. See
Dryad. — Tree of a saddle, a saddle frame. — Tree of heaven (Bot.), an ornamental tree (Ailantus
glandulosus) having long, handsome pinnate leaves, and greenish flowers of a disagreeable odor. —
Tree of life (Bot.), a tree of the genus Thuja; arbor vitæ. — Tree onion (Bot.), a species of garlic (Allium
proliferum) which produces bulbs in place of flowers, or among its flowers. — Tree oyster (Zoöl.),
a small American oyster (Ostrea folium) which adheres to the roots of the mangrove tree; — called also
raccoon oyster. — Tree pie (Zoöl.), any species of Asiatic birds of the genus Dendrocitta. The tree
pies are allied to the magpie. — Tree pigeon (Zoöl.), any one of numerous species of longwinged
arboreal pigeons native of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and belonging to Megaloprepia, Carpophaga,
and allied genera. — Tree pipit. (Zoöl.) See under Pipit. — Tree porcupine (Zoöl.), any one of
several species of Central and South American arboreal porcupines belonging to the genera Chætomys
and Sphingurus. They have an elongated and somewhat prehensile tail, only four toes on the hind feet,
and a body covered with short spines mixed with bristles. One South American species (S. villosus) is
called also couiy; another (S. prehensilis) is called also cœndou. — Tree rat (Zoöl.), any one of several
species of large ratlike West Indian rodents belonging to the genera Capromys and Plagiodon. They
are allied to the porcupines. — Tree serpent (Zoöl.), a tree snake. — Tree shrike (Zoöl.), a bush
shrike. — Tree snake (Zoöl.), any one of numerous species of snakes of the genus Dendrophis. They
live chiefly among the branches of trees, and are not venomous. — Tree sorrel (Bot.), a kind of sorrel
(Rumex Lunaria) which attains the stature of a small tree, and bears greenish flowers. It is found in the
Canary Islands and Teneriffe. — Tree sparrow (Zoöl.) any one of several species of small arboreal
sparrows, especially the American tree sparrow and the common European species (Passer montanus).
— Tree swallow (Zoöl.), any one of several species of swallows of the genus Hylochelidon which
lay their eggs in holes in dead trees. They inhabit Australia and adjacent regions. Called also martin
in Australia. — Tree swift (Zoöl.), any one of several species of swifts of the genus Dendrochelidon
which inhabit the East Indies and Southern Asia. — Tree tiger (Zoöl.), a leopard. — Tree toad (Zoöl.),
any one of numerous species of amphibians belonging to Hyla and allied genera of the family Hylidæ.
They are related to the common frogs and toads, but have the tips of the toes expanded into suckers by
means of which they cling to the bark and leaves of trees. Only one species (Hyla arborea) is found in
Europe, but numerous species occur in America and Australia. The common tree toad of the Northern
United States (H. versicolor) is noted for the facility with which it changes its colors. Called also tree
frog. See also Piping frog, under Piping, and Cricket frog, under Cricket. — Tree warbler (Zoöl.),
any one of several species of arboreal warblers belonging to Phylloscopus and allied genera. — Tree
wool (Bot.), a fine fiber obtained from the leaves of pine trees.
Tree
(Tree) v. t. [imp. & p. p. Treed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Treeing.]
1. To drive to a tree; to cause to ascend a tree; as, a dog trees a squirrel. J. Burroughs.
2. To place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree; as, to tree a boot. See Tree, n., 3.
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