What does "laurestine" mean?

The Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub or tree of the south of Europe, which flowers during the winter months.

What is a synonym for "laurestine"?

Common synonyms include: laurestina, lauristinus, laurustinus.

Pronounced //ˈlɒɹ.əs.tiːn//.

//ˈlɒɹ.əs.tiːn// noun

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Noun

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The Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub or tree of the south of Europe, which flowers during the winter months.

From New Latin laurustinus, Latin laurus (“laurel”) + tinus (“Viburnum tinus”). See laurel.

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