EUONYMUS

Euonymus, genus Euonymus

(noun) widely distributed chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees or vines

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

euonymus (plural euonymuses)

Any of many (often decorative) trees, shrubs and woody vines, of the genus Euonymus.

Synonyms

• spindle tree, spindle

Source: Wiktionary


Eu*on"y*mus, n. Etym: [NL. (cf. L. euonymos). fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of small European and American trees; the spindle tree. The bark is used as a cathartic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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