calycanthus
noun
cal·y·can·thus
\-n(t)thəs\
Definition of calycanthus
1 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
2 plural -es : carolina allspice
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Origin and Etymology of calycanthus
New Latin, from calyc- + -anthus
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