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Amomis

noun
Amo·​mis | \ əˈmōmə̇s\

Definition of Amomis

: a genus of aromatic tropical American trees (family Myrtaceae) with large leathery leaves and small axillary flowers

First Known Use of Amomis

1864, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Amomis

New Latin, from Latin, a plant similar to amomum, from Greek amōmon

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