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Definition of epigaea

epigaea

/ˌɛpɪˈdʒiːə/
ep · i · gae · a

Plural:epigaeas
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epigaea Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any small, prostrate evergreen shrub of the genus Epigaea in the heath family Ericaceae, native to eastern North America, East Asia, and the Caucasus, bearing clusters of fragrant, tubular pink or white spring flowers, including the trailing arbutus.

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180019102020

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