arbutus
arbutus
Definition
ar·bu·tus (är byo̵̅o̅t′əs)
noun
- any of a genus (Arbutus) of trees or shrubs of the heath family, with dark-green leaves, clusters of white or pinkish flowers, and small strawberrylike fruit; esp., the madroño and the strawberry trees
- a trailing plant (Epigaea repens) of the heath family, with clusters of white or pink flowers
Etymology: L, wild strawberry tree
arbutus
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- ray: ARBUTUS RAY: ( stares at him with amazement ) No one believed me.
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