[dʒɛˈnɪstə]

Definitions

1. noun

Any plant of the genus Genista, especially the sweetbroom (Genista tinctoria), which has yellow flowers and produces a yellow dye.

“The botanist studied the unique properties of the genista plant.”

2. noun

A genus of leguminous shrubs and small trees, including the broom (Genista tinctoria).

“The genista is commonly found in dry, sandy soils.”