phillyrea

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See also: Phillyrea

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

phillyrea (plural phillyreas)

  1. Any evergreen plant in the genus Phillyrea (there are only two accepted species, native to the Mediterranean).
    Synonyms: mock privet, jasmine box

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