χαμαιμυρσίνη

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus)

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek χαμαί (near the ground, on the ground, ground, on the earth) + Ancient Greek μυρσίνη (myrtle).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μυρσίνη

Gloss

myrtle

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