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noun
Any of species Kalmia latifolia of flowering evergreen shrubs, in the family Ericaceae, native to the eastern United States, all parts of which are toxic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any of species Dermatophyllum secundifolium of flowering shrubs, native to Texas and Mexico.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: California laurel, California bay tree, Oregon myrtle, pepperwood, spice tree, sassafras laurel, California olive, Umbellularia californica
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: laurel
noun
a North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wood laurel, American laurel, calico bush, Kalmia latifolia
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: kalmia
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