Clethra

noun
Cle·​thra | \ ˈklēthrə, -eth-\

Definition of Clethra

: a genus (coextensive with the family Clethraceae) of deciduous shrubs or trees with stellate pubescence and capsular fruits of three locules — see sweet pepperbush, white alder

History and Etymology for Clethra

New Latin, from Greek klēthra alder; akin to German (Tirolese dialect) lutter green alder (Alnus viridis)

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