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combretum

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n.1.any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers.
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Noun1.combretum - any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers
genus Combretum - type genus of the Combretaceae: tropical and subtropical small shrubs and trees
ligneous plant, woody plant - a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems


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