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Paliurus

noun
Pal·​i·​u·​rus | \ ˌpalēˈyu̇rəs\

Definition of Paliurus

: a small genus of thorny Eurasian shrubs (family Rhamnaceae) with cymose perfect flowers and dry woody winged fruit — see christ's-thorn

History and Etymology for Paliurus

New Latin, from Latin, Christ's-thorn, from Greek paliouros

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