Cunonia

noun

Cu·​no·​nia

kyüˈnōnēə

: a genus (the type of the family Cunoniaceae) of shrubs or small trees with pinnate leaves, racemose white flowers, and bark that is used for tanning

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from John C. Cuno, 18th century Dutch botanist + New Latin -ia

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