Meaning & use
euonymus
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A genus of shrubs and small trees, some grown ornamentally for their colorful foliage or berries.
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They planted a row of euonymus shrubs along the fence for a splash of autumn color.
The winged euonymus turns a striking bright red every fall.
A note on using this word
Some euonymus species, like winged euonymus (burning bush), are popular in gardens but are considered invasive in parts of North America.
Words with a similar meaning
spindle tree
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