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arbutus Definition

ar·bu·tus (är byo̵̅o̅təs)

noun

  1. 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
  2. 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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