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zanthoxylum

/ˌzæn.θəˈzaɪ.ləm/
zan · tho · xy · lum
Plural:zanthoxylums
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• noun

1

Any of various aromatic, often spiny deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs of the genus Zanthoxylum in the rue family (Rutaceae), native to warm temperate and subtropical regions worldwide, bearing pinnate leaves, clusters of small greenish-yellow or white blossoms, and pungent seed pods such as Sichuan pepper.

2

The dried bark or berries of certain plants of the genus Zanthoxylum, traditionally used in herbal medicine as a stimulant and remedy for toothache.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zanthoxylum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zanthoxylum
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