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amelanchier

Pronunciation: /ˌaməˈlaŋkɪə/

Definition of amelanchier

noun

  • a shrub of a genus that includes juneberry and snowy mespilus, typically bearing white flowers.
    • Genus Amelanchier, family Rosaceae

Origin:

from French dialect amelancier 'medlar'

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