Peumus

noun

Peu·​mus

ˈpyüməs

: a genus of Chilean evergreen shrubs (family Monimiaceae) with elliptical or ovate revolute coriaceous leaves

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Spanish peumo boldo, from Mapuche péumo

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