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eucryphia

Syllabification: (eu·cryph·i·a)
Pronunciation: /yo͞oˈkrifēə/

Definition of eucryphia

noun

  • a shrub or small tree with glossy dark green leaves and large white flowers, native to Australia and South America.
    • Genus Eucryphia, family Eucryphiaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek eu 'well' + -kruphos 'hidden' (with reference to its joined sepals)

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