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Osmanthus

Osmanthus

1 9.9
A bush or small tree with evergreen leaves and sweet-smelling flowers that people often use in tea
  • noun
  • /ɑzˈmænθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners love osmanthus for its evergreen leaves and beautiful, aromatic flowers that bloom in late summer.
  • Osmanthus flowers

Examples

  • The garden was vibrant with the fragrant white flowers of osmanthus, attracting butterflies and bees.

  • In autumn, the sweet scent of osmanthus filled the air, making evening strolls around the park delightful.

  • I thought that was citrus, but it's Osmanthus, which is what you just tasted.

Compounds

Osmanthus americanus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree with groups of white flowers and dark purple fruit that grows in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

Osmanthus singular
Osmanthuses plural

Etymology

The word Osmanthus comes from the Greek parts osme ('smell') and anthos ('flower'). So it means 'fragrant flower', which fits this plant's sweet scent and the -anthus part is the same 'flower' you see in chrysanthemum.