schizandra
Syllabification: (schiz·an·dra)
Pronunciation: /skitˈsandrə/
Definition of schizandra
noun
- a Chinese herb whose berries are credited with various stimulant or medicinal properties. Also called magnolia vine.
- Schisandra chinensis, family Magnoliaceae
Origin:
mid 19th century: modern Latin, Schisandra, formed as schizo-+ Greek andr-, anēr man, on account of the divided stamens