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viburnum
[ vahy-bur-nuhm ]
/ vaɪˈbɜr nəm /
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noun
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.
the dried bark of various species of Viburnum, used in medicine.
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Origin of viburnum
First recorded in 1725–35, viburnum is from the Latin word vīburnum wayfaring tree
Words nearby viburnum
vibro-, vibrograph, vibrometer, vibronic, Vibropac block, viburnum, Vic, vicar, vicarage, vicar apostolic, vicarate
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British Dictionary definitions for viburnum
viburnum
/ (vaɪˈbɜːnəm) /
noun
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
the dried bark of several species of this tree, sometimes used in medicine
Word Origin for viburnum
C18: from Latin: wayfaring tree
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