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Definition of ligustrum

ligustrum

/lɪˈɡʌs.trəm/
li · gus · trum
Plural:ligustrums
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• noun

1

Any shrub or small tree of the genus Ligustrum in the olive family (Oleaceae), native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, characterized by small white flowers and dark berries, and widely cultivated as an ornamental hedge.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting a row of ligustrum along the property line to create a dense, fast-growing privacy screen."

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• Rhymes for ligustrum

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lighting
lightning
ligularia
ligustrum
lilac
lilium
lille

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'ligustrum' (privet), possibly derived from 'ligare' (to bind), likely referring to the historical use of its flexible twigs for tying or binding.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ligustrum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ligustrum
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