arbutus


Definition: Meaning of, arbutus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɑːˈbjuːtəs;ˈɑːbjʊtəs /

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Singular Plural
arbutus arbutuses
  1. any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
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arbutus used in phrases

  • Arbutus menziesii (noun)
    1. evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America having glossy leathery leaves and orange-red edible berries; wood used for furniture and bark for tanning
  • Arbutus unedo (noun)
    1. small evergreen European shrubby tree bearing many-seeded scarlet berries that are edible but bland; of Ireland, southern Europe, Asia Minor
  • genus Arbutus (noun)
    1. large evergreen shrubs and trees of southern Europe and western North America: strawberry tree; madroña
  • trailing arbutus (noun)
    1. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers
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