Definition of Cunonia
:a genus (the type of the family Cunoniaceae) of shrubs or small trees with pinnate leaves, racemose white flowers, and bark that is used for tanning
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Cunonia
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Cu·no·nia
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kyüˈnōnēə
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Origin and Etymology of cunonia
New Latin, from John C. Cuno, 18th century Dutch botanist + New Latin -ia
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