euonymus

Definitions


[juːˈɒnɪməs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a shrub or small tree that is widely cultivated for its autumn colours and bright fruit


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Origin:
modern Latin (named by Linnaeus), from Latin euonymos, from Greek euōnumos ‘having an auspicious or honoured name’, from eus ‘good’ + onoma ‘name’




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