Associations to the word «Diospyros»

Wiktionary

DIOSPYROS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Ebenaceae   — persimmon and ebony trees.
DIOSPYROS, noun. Any tree of the genus Diospyros
DIOSPYROS LOTUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Ebenaceae   — the date plum, native to subtropical southwest Asia and southeast Europe.

Dictionary definition

DIOSPYROS, noun. A genus of trees or shrubs that have beautiful and valuable wood.

Wise words

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