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trailing arbutus

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The mayflower, Epigaea repens, of eastern North America.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: gravelroot

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mayflower, Epigaea repens

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shrub, bush

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