Phellodendron
noun
Phel·lo·den·dron
\ˌfeləˈdendrən\
Definition of Phellodendron
: a genus of aromatic deciduous trees (family Rutaceae) of eastern Asia that have handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn, dioecious yellowish green flowers, and black persistent drupes — see cork tree
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Origin and Etymology of phellodendron
New Latin, from phello- + -dendron
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