Mezereon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈzɪəriən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mezereon is a noun meaning An ornamental shrub, Daphne mezereum, having purple flowers and bright red fruit.
Meaning
An ornamental shrub, Daphne mezereum, having purple flowers and bright red fruit.
More Meanings
- The dried bark of this plant, once used as a vesicant.
Example Sentences
We, Greville, are happy in these parks and forests: we were happy in my close winter-walk of box and laurustinus and mezereon. In our earlier days did we not emboss our bosoms with the crocusses, and shake them almost unto shedding with our transports!
Word Forms
- mezereons
- mezerion
Synonyms for mezereon
Depending on context, synonyms include mezereum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medlar, daphne, yangmei, marguerite, mespilus, deerberry.
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