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Cel·​tis | \ ˈseltə̇s \

Definition of Celtis

: a large genus of widely distributed trees and shrubs (family Ulmaceae) characterized by a berrylike fruit and leaves predominantly 3-veined at the base — see hackberry

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History and Etymology for Celtis

New Latin, from Latin, an African lotus

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“Celtis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Celtis. Accessed 24 Sep. 2021.

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