COMBRETUM

combretum

(noun) any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

combretum (plural combretums)

Any of a number of tropical trees and shrubs in the genus Combretum.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

11 January 2025

COWBERRY

(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

coffee icon