sakaki

noun

sa·​ka·​ki

səˈkäkē

plural -s

: a small Japanese and Indian evergreen shrub (Cleyera japonica) of the family Theaceae having alternate leaves, bisexual white fragrant flowers, and globose red berries that is used as an ornamental

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

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