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ligustrum
(li¦gus|trum)
Pronunciation:
/lɪˈgʌstrəm/
noun
a plant of a genus that comprises the privets.
Genus
Ligustrum
, family
Oleaceae
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from Latin
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