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单词 Osmanthus
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Definition of Osmanthus in English:

Osmanthus

noun ɒzˈmanθəs
  • A genus of the family Oleaceae comprising evergreen shrubs and small trees native to eastern Asia, the Middle East, and southern North America, usually having fragrant white or cream flowers; (also osmanthus) any plant of this genus.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From scientific Latin Osmanthus, genus name from ancient Greek ὀσμή scent + ἄνθος flower.

Definition of Osmanthus in US English:

Osmanthus

nounɒzˈmanθəs
  • A genus of the family Oleaceae comprising evergreen shrubs and small trees native to eastern Asia, the Middle East, and southern North America, usually having fragrant white or cream flowers; (also osmanthus) any plant of this genus.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From scientific Latin Osmanthus, genus name from ancient Greek ὀσμή scent + ἄνθος flower.

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