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skimmia
(skim|mia)
Pronunciation:
/ˈskɪmɪə/
noun
an evergreen East Asian shrub with creamy-white flowers and red berries.
Genus
Skimmia
, family
Rutaceae
Origin:
modern Latin, from Japanese
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