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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cornus

/kɔːrnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does cornus mean?

noun

A genus of flowering plants in the dogwood family Cornaceae, native to the Northern Hemisphere. The genus includes about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.

Example

"The cornus tree bloomed with vibrant flowers in the spring."

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