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schizandra

Pronunciation: /skɪtˈsandrə/

Definition of schizandra

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Chinese herb whose berries are credited with various stimulant or medicinal properties.
    • Schisandra chinensis, family Schisandraceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin Schisandra, formed as schizo- + Greek andr-, anēr man, on account of the divided stamens

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