combretum

/kɒmˈbrɛtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Combretaceae.

“The botanist studied the different species of Combretum in the tropical forest.”

2. genus

A taxonomic rank used in biological classification.

“Combretum is a genus of flowering plants native to tropical and subtropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • Combretus
  • Combretaceae

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant