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laurustine

noun
lau·​rus·​tine | \ ˈlȯrəˌstÄ«n, ˈlär-, -tÄ“n\
plural -s

Definition of laurustine

: a European shrub (Viburnum tinus) widely cultivated for its evergreen leaves and white or pink fragrant flowers

History and Etymology for laurustine

New Latin laurustinus, from Latin laurus laurel + tinus a plant, probably the laurustine; probably akin to Old English thīnan to become moist, Old Slavic tina mud, Old English thawian to thaw

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