viburnum

[ vahy-bur-nuhm ]

noun

1. any of numerous shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Viburnum, of the honeysuckle family, certain species of which, as the cranberry bush, V. opulus, or snowball, are cultivated for ornament.
2. the dried bark of various species of Viburnum, used in medicine.

viburnum

/ vaɪˈbɜːnəm /

noun

1. any of various temperate and subtropical caprifoliaceous shrubs or trees of the genus Viburnum, such as the wayfaring tree, having small white flowers and berry-like red or black fruits
2. the dried bark of several species of this tree, sometimes used in medicine

Word History and Origins

Origin of viburnum¹

First recorded in 1725–35, viburnum is from the Latin word vīburnum wayfaring tree

Word History and Origins

Origin of viburnum¹

C18: from Latin: wayfaring tree

Example Sentences

A noticeable plant was a very large Viburnum, which has a liane-like habit and clambers up high trees.

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In the hilly counties its place is taken by the southern black haw, Viburnum rufidulum which only rarely attains tree size.

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Viburnum lentago, which grows in the river valleys here naturally, is doing finely.

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Viburnum opulus and its preparations are therefore to be dropped from the next United States Pharmacopeia.

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His noble blood, red as viburnum berries beside the river, welled forth in a stream staining his yellow, gold-embroidered caftan.

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