Gonystylus
noun
Go·ny·sty·lus
\ˌgōnə̇ˈstīləs\
Definition of Gonystylus
: a small genus of southeast Asian trees (family Thymelaeaceae) having alternate leathery leaves, regular paniculate flowers and woody fruits, and yielding fragrant timber resembling agarwood
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Origin and Etymology of gonystylus
New Latin, from Greek gony knee + stylos pillar; from the geniculate styles
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