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euonymus Definition

eu·ony·mus (yo̵̅o̅ än′ə məs)

noun

any of a genus (Euonymus) of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and woody vines of the staff-tree family, with colorful seeds and pods

Etymology: ModL, used by Carolus Linnaeus < L, the spindle tree < Gr euōnymos, lit., of good name, lucky < eu- (see eu-) + onyma, dial. form of onoma, name

euonymus Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • variegated: Leaving the courtyard up a flight of steps, there is a ram's head fountain spilling water gently between branches of variegated euonymus.

Modifies a noun

  • alatus: The winged spindle Euonymus alatus Rosa roxburghii, when mature, peel and flake in cinnamon tinted hues.

Noun used with modifier

  • spindle: The winged spindle Euonymus alatus Rosa roxburghii, when mature, peel and flake in cinnamon tinted hues.

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