cytisus

noun

cyt·​i·​sus

-səs,

-zəs

1

capitalized : a large genus of stiff or spiny shrubs (family Leguminosae) native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia and having showy racemose flowers with a 2-lipped calyx see broom sense 1

2

plural cytisi : a plant of the genus Cytisus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, a shrub (Medicago arborea), from Greek kytisos

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!