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Definition of ozothamnus

ozothamnus

/ˌoʊzoʊˈθæmnəs/
o · zo · tham · nus
Plural:ozothamnuses
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ozothamnus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various aromatic evergreen shrubs belonging to the genus Ozothamnus in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native primarily to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, characterized by dense terminal clusters of small flowers.

Example

"The botanist recommended planting ozothamnus in the coastal garden due to its high tolerance for salt spray and its distinctive, resinous fragrance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Typically capitalized and italicized as 'Ozothamnus' in formal scientific and botanical contexts when denoting the genus.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined from the Ancient Greek 'ozein' (to smell) and 'thamnos' (shrub or bush), referring to the strongly aromatic foliage characteristic of many species in this botanical genus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ozothamnus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ozothamnus
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