cal·y·can·thus
| \ -n(t)thəs \
Definition of calycanthus
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capitalized
: a small genus (the type of the family Calycanthaceae) of American shrubs having aromatic bark, opposite entire leaves, and purple or red flowers — see carolina allspice
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plural -es
: carolina allspice
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