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manzanita

Pronunciation: /ˌmanzəˈniːtə/
Definition of manzanita

noun

  • an evergreen Californian dwarf shrub related to the bearberry.
    • Genus Arctostaphylos, family Ericaceae: several species

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish, diminutive of manzana 'apple'

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