Meaning of retem in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈriːtɛm/

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  1. Noun

    retem

    Etymology

    late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From Hebrew rĕṯem kind of broom, cognate with Arabic ratam

    Definitions

    1. desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers

    Examples

    • « constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament »
    • « sometimes placed in genus Genista »

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