English Explanatory Dictionary

privet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.
intj
  1. Hello, hi.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɪv.ɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-privet.wav

Word forms

privet privets

Etymology

Unknown origin, but possibly connected to prime.

Derived words

Amur privet Amur River privet California privet Chinese privet common privet Cheyenne privet Egyptian privet European privet evergreen privet glossy privet ibolium privet ibota privet Japanese privet mock privet oval-leaved privet pipe privet privet hawk moth swampprivet waxleaf privet wild privet
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