diosma

noun

di·​os·​ma

dīˈäzmə

1

capitalized : a small genus of southern African heathlike shrubs of the family Rutaceae with fragrant foliage and small white or pinkish flowers

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Diosma

3

-s : buchu

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Greek dios heavenly + New Latin -osma

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