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Definition of umbellularia
umbellularia
/ˌʌm.bɛl.jʊˈlɛə.ri.ə/
um · bel · lu · lar · i · a
Plural:umbellularias
umbellularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of aromatic evergreen hardwood trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to the coastal forests of California and Oregon and commonly known as the California bay laurel or Oregon myrtle, characterized by pungent lance-shaped leaves and small, pale yellow flowers borne in compact umbel-like clusters.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Umbellularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/umbellularia