hamamelis
Syllabification: (ham·a·mel·is)
Pronunciation: /ˌhaməˈmēlis/
Definition of hamamelis
noun
- technical name for witch hazel.
Origin:
mid 18th century: modern Latin (genus name), from Greek hamamēlis 'medlar'
mid 18th century: modern Latin (genus name), from Greek hamamēlis 'medlar'