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cornel

noun cor·nel \ˈkr-nəl, -ˌnel\

Definition of CORNEL

:  any of various shrubs or trees (genus Cornus) of the dogwood family; specifically :  dogwood
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Origin of CORNEL

ultimately from Latin cornus cornel cherry tree; akin to Greek kranon cornel cherry tree
First Known Use: 1551

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