calycanthus

noun

cal·​y·​can·​thus

-n(t)thəs

1

capitalized : a small genus (the type of the family Calycanthaceae) of American shrubs having aromatic bark, opposite entire leaves, and purple or red flowers see carolina allspice

2

plural -es : carolina allspice

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from calyc- + -anthus

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