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Cibotium

noun
Ci·​bo·​ti·​um | \ sə̇ˈbōtēəm\

Definition of Cibotium

: a genus of ornamental tree ferns (family Cyatheaceae) with coarse gracefully drooping fronds bluish green on the under side and with 2-valved indusia (as the Scythian lamb)

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History and Etymology for Cibotium

New Latin, from Greek kibōtion, diminutive of kibōtos box, chest

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