ABSTRACT SYNTAX TREE
\ˈabstɹakt sˈɪntaks tɹˈiː], \ˈabstɹakt sˈɪntaks tɹˈiː], \ˈa_b_s_t_ɹ_a_k_t s_ˈɪ_n_t_a_k_s t_ɹ_ˈiː]\
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(AST) A data structure representing something whichhas been parsed, often used as a compiler or interpreter'sinternal representation of a program while it is beingoptimised and from which code generation is performed. Therange of all possible such structures is described by theabstract syntax.
By Denis Howe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.