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Definition of corylopsis
corylopsis
/ˌkɔːr.ɪˈlɑːp.sɪs/
cor · y · lop · sis
Plural:corylopsises
corylopsis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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Any deciduous shrub of the genus Corylopsis in the witch-hazel family (Hamamelidaceae), native to eastern Asia and cultivated as an ornamental garden plant for its hazel-like foliage and fragrant, pendulous racemes of pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corylopsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corylopsis