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zanthoxylum

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

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  • /ˌzænˈθɒksɪləm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of the genus Zanthoxylum of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the citrus or rue family.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs: prickly ash

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: genus Zanthoxylum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: rosid dicot genus

History

Etymology

From the genus name.