̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷dəd.əs noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from carp- (I) + -detus (irregular from Greek dein to bind); from the fact that the fruit is surrounded by the calyx — more at diadem
: a genus of shrubs or trees (family Escalloniaceae) with marbled leaves, small fragrant flowers in broad axillary cymes, and black berrylike fruit — see white mapau