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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A structure built among the limbs of a tree, usually for recreation.

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  • noun a house, or similar structure within a tree, or several trees, built with light materials; wood, bamboo or aluminum are preferred construction materials.

Etymologies

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tree +‎ house

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