laurustine

noun

lau·​rus·​tine

ˈlȯrəˌstīn,

ˈlär-,

-tēn

plural -s

: a European shrub (Viburnum tinus) widely cultivated for its evergreen leaves and white or pink fragrant flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin laurustinus, from Latin laurus laurel + tinus a plant, probably the laurustine; probably akin to Old English thīnan to become moist, Old Slavic tina mud, Old English thawian to thaw

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