styrax

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage

Etymology

Borrowed from the taxonomic name Styrax. Doublet of storax.

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