mezereum

[ muh-zeer-ee-uhm ]

noun

1. a shrub, Daphne mezereum, native to Eurasia, having clusters of fragrant purplish flowers.

mezereum

/ mɪˈzɪərɪəm /

noun

1. the dried bark of certain shrubs of the genus Daphne, esp mezereon, formerly used as a vesicant and to treat arthritis

Word History and Origins

Origin of mezereum¹

1470–80; (< New Latin ) < Medieval Latin mezereon < Arabic māzaryūn < Persian

Example Sentences

Daphne mezereum, the mezereon—in Selborne Hanger among the shrubs, at the south-east end above the cottages.

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There is the little pale pink, Daphne Mezereum, that flowers before its leaves come in April.

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There are several very distinct varieties, of which the white-flowered D. Mezereum flore albo is one of the most valuable.

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A peculiar bitter principle, discovered by Vauquelin in the Daphne mezereum or mezereon.

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