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madrone

noun ma·dro·ne \mə-ˈdrō-nə\

Definition of MADRONE

:  any of several evergreen trees (genus Arbutus) of the heath family; especially :  one (A. menziesii) of the Pacific coast of North America with smooth red bark, thick shining leaves, and edible red berries

Variants of MADRONE

ma·dro·ne or ma·dro·na also ma·dro·no \mə-ˈdrō-nə\
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Origin of MADRONE

Spanish madroño
First Known Use: 1841

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

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