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Epacris


Ep′a-cris

(ĕp′ȧ-krĭs)
,
Noun.
[NL., from Gr.
ἔπακροσ
pointed at the end. So called in allusion to the sharply pointed leaves.]
(Bot.)
A genus of shrubs, natives of Australia, New Zealand, etc., having pretty white, red, or purple blossoms, and much resembling heaths.

Definition 2024


epacris

epacris

See also: Epacris

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Noun

epacris (plural epacris or epacrises)

  1. (botany) Any of the genus Epacris of shrubs.