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Chionanthus

noun
Chi·o·nan·thus | \ ˌkīəˈnan(t)thəs \

Definition of Chionanthus 

: a genus of low trees or shrubs (family Oleaceae) having drooping panicles of fragrant flowers with narrow petals — see fringe tree

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New Latin, from chion + -anthus

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