yeddo hawthorn

[ yed-oh ]

noun

1. a Japanese shrub, Raphiolepis umbellata, of the rose family, having leathery leaves and dense, hairy clusters of fragrant white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeddo hawthorn¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; named after Yeddo, spelling variant of Yedo, a former name of Tokyo.