Schima

noun
Schi·​ma | \ ˈskīmə\

Definition of Schima

: a small genus of East Indian and eastern Asian evergreen trees and shrubs (family Theaceae) that are sometimes cultivated in warm regions for their showy often fragrant white flowers

History and Etymology for Schima

New Latin, probably modification of Greek skiasma shadow, from skiazein to overshadow, from skia shadow

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