clerodendrum
[ kleer-uh-den-druh m, kler- ]
/ ˌklɪər əˈdɛn drəm, ˌklɛr- /
noun
any of numerous tropical trees or shrubs of the genus Clerodendrum, having clusters of variously colored flowers.
Also
cle·ro·den·dron
[kleer-uh-den-druh n, kler-] /ˌklɪər əˈdɛn drən, ˌklɛr-/.
Origin of clerodendrum
< New Latin (Linnaeus), equivalent to Greek
klēro- (combining form of
klêros lot, chance) +
déndron tree; allegedly so named in reference to the varying uses of its species, some being medicinal, some poisonous
Words nearby clerodendrum
clerk,
clerk of works,
clerkess,
clerkly,
clermont-ferrand,
clerodendrum,
cleromancy,
cleruchy,
cletus,
cleve,
cleveite