cornel

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cor·nel

noun \ˈkr-nəl, -ˌnel\

Definition of CORNEL

: any of various shrubs or trees (genus Cornus) of the dogwood family; specifically : dogwood

Origin of CORNEL

ultimately from Latin cornus cornel cherry tree; akin to Greek kranon cornel cherry tree
First Known Use: 1551

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