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euonymus
euonymus [ yoo ónniməss ] (plural euonymuses)


noun 
Definition:
 
tree or bush with decorative foliage: a tree or bush grown for its decorative evergreen foliage and clusters of orange or red fruits. Native to: northern temperate regions.  Genus Euonymus.
[Mid-19th century. Via modern Latin< Greek euōnumos 'of good name, lucky']
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