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Lit·​sea | \ ˈlitsēə \

Definition of Litsea

: a genus of aromatic shrubs or trees (family Lauraceae) having small evergreen leaves, short racemes of flowers, and berrylike fruits — see mangeao

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History and Etymology for Litsea

New Latin, from French litsé shrub of the genus Litsea, from Chinese (Cantonese) leĭ tsaí cherry, literally, small plum

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“Litsea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Litsea. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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