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corylus

/kɔːrɪləs/ noun · British & US
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What does corylus mean?

noun

A genus of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa. The genus includes the hazel and filbert.

Example

"The corylus tree provided shade for the children playing in the park."

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