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chimonanthus

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any Asian shrub of the genus Chimonanthus, especially a form of allspice

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: genus Chimonanthus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: magnoliid dicot genus

History

Etymology

translingual Chimonanthus