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winter sweet

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Noun1.winter sweet - dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete
genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
2.winter sweetwinter sweet - aromatic Eurasian perennial          
marjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
3.winter sweet - medium-sized shrubby tree of South Africa having thick leathery evergreen leaves and white or pink flowers and globose usually two-seeded purplish black fruits
Acocanthera, Acokanthera, genus Acocanthera, genus Acokanthera - small genus of trees and shrubs containing strongly toxic cardiac glycosides; Arabia to Africa
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
4.winter sweet - deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers
Chimonanthus, genus Chimonanthus - small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems


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