Joshua
/ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)ʊə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Joshuas
Meaning · English
A Joshua tree.
Noun
Examples
Isolated Joshua trees appear at 75.1 m. among the mesquite and sage, increasing rapidly in number until they form a forest on both sides. […] The age of the Joshuas is popularly compared to that of the Sequoias.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Joshua” mean?
A Joshua tree.
Is “Joshua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.