cotoneaster

[ kuh-toh-nee-as-ter, kot-n-ee-ster ]

noun

1. any of various shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Cotoneaster, of the rose family, having white or pink flowers and bearing a red or black, berrylike fruit, grown as an ornamental.

cotoneaster

/ kəˌtəʊnɪˈæstə /

noun

1. any Old World shrub of the rosaceous genus Cotoneaster: cultivated for their small ornamental white or pinkish flowers and red or black berries

Word History and Origins

Origin of cotoneaster¹

1789; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin cotōne ( a ) quince + -aster -aster ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of cotoneaster¹

C18: from New Latin, from Latin cotōneum quince

Example Sentences

It is a neat little bog plant, resembling Fuchsia procumbens in habit, and with bunches of the brightest Cotoneaster-like fruit.

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The leaves of Cotoneaster horizontalis turn from green to rich shades of chocolate or crimson.

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Cotoneaster buxifolia or Wheeleri, is a fine strong-growing evergreen for almost any soil.

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"I doubt if anything but this confounded cotoneaster would do well against this wall," replied the Rector.

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