PRUNUS


Meaning of PRUNUS in English

[ 'pru:nəs ]

■ noun a tree or shrub of a large genus that includes cherry, almond, plum, peach, and apricot trees. [Genus Prunus .]

Origin

mod. L., from L., lit. 'plum tree'.

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