Chionanthus

noun

Chi·​o·​nan·​thus

ˌkīəˈnan(t)thəs

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from chion + -anthus

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Rhymes for Chionanthus

• amaranthus
• helianthus
• canthus
• dianthus