ˈlȯrəˌstīn, ˈlär-, -tēn noun
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Etymology: New Latin laurustinus, from Latin laurus laurel + tinus a plant, probably the laurustine; probably akin to Old English thīnan to become moist, Old Slavic tina mud, Old English thawian to thaw — more at thaw
: a European shrub ( Viburnum tinus ) widely cultivated for its evergreen leaves and white or pink fragrant flowers