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genista
[ juh-nis-tuh ]
/ dʒəˈnɪs tə /
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noun
any plant belonging to the genus Genista, of the legume family, having showy flowers and including many species of broom.
a related plant, Cytisus canariensis, of the Canary Islands, having loose clusters of fragrant yellow flowers.
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Origin of genista
1615–25; <New Latin, Latin: the broomplant
Words nearby genista
geniohyoid, genion, genioplasty, genip, genipap, genista, genistein, genit., genital, genital cord, genital corpuscle
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