Pal·i·u·rus
| \ ˌpalēˈyu̇rəs \
Definition of Paliurus
: a small genus of thorny Eurasian shrubs (family Rhamnaceae) with cymose perfect flowers and dry woody winged fruit — see christ's-thorn
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