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Definition of murraya

murraya

/məˈreɪ.ə/
mur · ray · a
Plural:murrayas
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murraya Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any shrub or tree of the genus Murraya within the citrus family (Rutaceae), native to Asia and Australia, often cultivated in warm climates for their dense foliage and highly fragrant, small white flowers.

Example

"The landscaper planted a row of murrayas to create a dense, sweet-smelling privacy hedge along the perimeter of the garden."

• Rhymes for murraya

• Nearby Words

murmur
murray
murray river
murraya
murre
murrel
murrelet

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of his pupil, the 18th-century Swedish botanist Johan Andreas Murray.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Murraya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/murraya
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