Schinopsis
noun
Schi·nop·sis
\skə̇ˈnäpsə̇s\
Definition of Schinopsis
: a genus of South American deciduous to half-evergreen trees (family Anacardiaceae) with extremely hard heavy durable reddish to reddish brown heartwood that is an important source of tannins — see quebracho 1b
People Are Reading
There's more!
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!
Origin and Etymology of schinopsis
New Latin, from Schinus + -opsis
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up Schinopsis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!