EUONYMUS


Meaning of EUONYMUS in English

[ ju:'ɒnɪməs ]

■ noun a shrub or small tree noted for its autumn colours and bright fruit. [Genus Euonymus : numerous species.]

Origin

mod. L. (named by Linnaeus), from L. euonymos , from Gk euōnumos 'having an auspicious or honoured name', from eus 'good' + onoma 'name'.

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