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san·to·li·na | \ ˌsan-tə-ˈlē-nə 
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\ plural santolinas or santolina
Definition of santolina
: any of a genus (Santolina) of aromatic Mediterranean composite subshrubs that have dissected evergreen leaves and clustered flower heads lacking ray flowers
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The first known use of santolina was in 1578
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