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Eucryphia

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Eu·​cryph·​ia | \ yüˈkrifēə \

Definition of Eucryphia

: a genus (coextensive with the family Eucryphiaceae of the order Parietales) of tall evergreen trees native to Australia and Chile that have dark shining opposite leaves, large flowers, and a woody or leathery capsular fruit

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Other Words from Eucryphia

eucryphiaceous \ (¦)yü¦krifē¦āshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Eucryphia

New Latin, from eu- + Greek kryphia, feminine of kryphios concealed, from kryptein to conceal, hide

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“Eucryphia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eucryphia. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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