Rhamnus

[ræmnәs]

Definition

(noun.) type genus of the Rhamnaceae: buckthorns.

Inputed by Elizabeth--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A genus of shrubs and small trees; buckthorn. The California Rhamnus Purshianus and the European R. catharticus are used in medicine. The latter is used for hedges.

Editor: Meredith

Definition

n. a genus of polypetalous shrubs and trees including the buckthorn.

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