ˈprivə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1.
a.
(1) : an ornamental Eurasian and northern African shrub ( Ligustrum vulgare ) that is used extensively for hedges and has half-evergreen leaves and small white flowers — called also common privet
(2) : any of various other plants of the genus Ligustrum several of which are cultivated as ornamental or hedge plants — see amur privet , california privet , ibolium privet , japanese privet
b. also privet adelia : swamp privet
2. : a grayish olive green that is greener and less strong than average ivy green and yellower, less strong, and slightly darker than bronze green