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Definition of ruscus

ruscus

/ˈrʌs.kəs/
rus · cus
Plural:ruscuses
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• noun

1

Any evergreen Eurasian and North African shrub of the genus Ruscus (in the family Asparagaceae), including butcher's broom, characterized by stiff, flattened leaf-like stems (cladodes) that bear tiny, greenish-white star-shaped flowers directly on their centers, followed by bright red berries; widely used as ornamental greenery in floral arrangements.

• Rhymes for ruscus

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from the classical Latin word 'ruscus', which was the ancient Roman name for butcher's broom.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ruscus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ruscus
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