Lycium
noun
Lyci·um
\ˈlis(h)ēəm\
Definition of Lycium
: a genus of shrubs or trees (family Solanaceae) having simple leaves and tubular campanulate flowers — see matrimony vine
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Origin and Etymology of lycium
New Latin, from Greek lykion, a thorn from Lycia, from neuter of Lykios Lycian
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