PITTOSPORUM


Meaning of PITTOSPORUM in English

[ ˌpɪtə'spɔ:rəm ]

■ noun an evergreen shrub native to Australasia, typically with small fragrant flowers. [Genus Pittosporum .]

Origin

mod. L., from Gk pitta 'pitch' (because of the resinous pulp around the seeds) + sporos 'seed'.

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