noun
common ash; European ash
Refers to the tree species Fraxinus excelsior, native to Europe. In Japanese contexts, it is typically encountered in botanical or gardening settings.
セイヨウトネリコはヨーロッパ原産の落葉樹です。
The common ash is a deciduous tree native to Europe.
公園にセイヨウトネリコが植えられている。
Common ash trees are planted in the park.
トネリコ is the general Japanese ash tree (Fraxinus japonica), while セイヨウトネリコ specifically refers to the European species.
Compound of 西洋 (seiyō, 'Western') and トネリコ (toneiko, 'ash tree'). The exact origin of トネリコ is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese word for ash trees.