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combretum

/ˈkɒm.brɪ.təm/

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noun

/ˈkɒm.brɪ.təm/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любой из многочисленных кустарников или небольших деревьев рода Combretum, характеризующихся колосьями мелких цветков.

A noun referring to any of numerous shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Combretum, characterized by spikes of small flowers.

  1. Tropical shrub or small treeC2formal

    Any of numerous shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Combretum, characterized by spikes of small flowers.

    ruКомбретум

    • The combretum in the botanical garden bloomed with vibrant red spikes.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of combretum in the African savanna.
    • Combretum species are often used in traditional medicine.