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Definition of vitex

vitex

/ˈvaɪ.tɛks/
vi · tex
Plural:vitexes
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• noun

1

Any of various aromatic shrubs or trees of the genus Vitex in the mint family (Lamiaceae), especially the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its palmate foliage and showy terminal spikes of fragrant lilac, blue, or violet flowers.

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2

The dried berry or herbal extract of the chaste tree, used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements.

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vitals
vitamin
vitebsk
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vitis
vitoria
vitoria da conquista

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'vitex', the classical name for the chaste tree, which derives from the verb 'viere' meaning 'to plait, weave, or bind' in reference to the plant's flexible twigs used in basketry.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vitex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vitex
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