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Definition of ceanothus

ceanothus

/ˌsiː.əˈnoʊ.θəs/
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Plural:ceanothuses
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• noun

1

Any shrub or small tree of the North American genus Ceanothus in the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), often called California lilac and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its dense, fragrant clusters of tiny blue, violet, pink, or white flowers.

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• Nearby Words

cawesh
cayambe
cayenne
ceanothus
cebu
cedar
cedar river

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ceanothus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ceanothus
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