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cotoneaster Definition

co·to·neas·ter (kə tō′nē astər)

noun

any of a genus (Cotoneaster) of shrubs of the rose family, grown for their attractive leaves, red or white flowers, and small, red or black fruits

Etymology: ModL < L cotonea, quince + -aster

cotoneaster Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • evergreen: Several evergreen cotoneasters are also grown under this name, most are clones of C.

Modifies a noun

  • berry: It is usually found feeding on cotoneaster berries on the boundary of No.33 opposite Bob's house.

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