Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

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

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Gonystylus

New Latin, from Greek gony knee + stylos pillar; from the geniculate styles

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Gonystylus

Share Gonystylus

Resources for Gonystylus

Cite Time Traveler Time Traveler! Explore the year a word first appeared

Dictionary Entries near Gonystylus

go nuts

-gony

gonys

Gonystylus

Gonzaga

González

gonzo

Statistics for Gonystylus

Look-up Popularity

Comments on Gonystylus

What made you want to look up Gonystylus? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

rebuff

to reject or criticize sharply

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

  • the-triumph-of-venus-by-alessandro-magnasco
  • Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Word Winder's CrossWinder

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games