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coprosma

/ kəˈprɒzmə /

noun

  1. any shrub of the Australasian rubiaceous genus Coprosma: sometimes planted for ornament
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coprosma1

C19: New Latin, from Greek kopros excrement + osmē smell
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Example Sentences

Although most varieties of Coprosma repens are sun lovers, ‘Taupata Gold’ is a gorgeous exception, preferring semi-shade.

The glossy foliage of Coprosma repens is to die for.

Coprosma acerosa is a dwarf New Zealand shrub suitable for the rockery; it has variously-shaded, transparent, blue-green berries.

New Zealand is represented by Ascarina, Coprosma, Ac�na, and several Cyperace�; while America is represented by the genera Nama, Gunnera, Phyllostegia, Sisyrinchium, and by a red-flowered Rubus and a yellow-flowered Sanicula allied to Oregon species.

The shiny-leaved coprosma from Chili.

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