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prunus Definition

pru·nus (pro̵̅o̅nəs)

noun

any of a large genus (Prunus) of fruit trees and shrubs of the rose family, including cherry, peach, and plum trees and the blackthorn

prunus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tree: Completely surrounded with bushes of cherry laurel, in the leveled part of the garden grow ornamental olive, magnolia and prunus trees.

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