winter sweet meaning and definition

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WINTER SWEET noun

Definition of winter sweet (noun)

dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete
- synonyms: cretan dittany, crete dittany, dittany of crete, hop marjoram, Origanum dictamnus
aromatic Eurasian perennial
- synonyms: marjoram, oregano, Origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, wild marjoram
medium-sized shrubby tree of South Africa having thick leathery evergreen leaves and white or pink flowers and globose usually two-seeded purplish black fruits
- synonyms: Acocanthera oblongifolia, Acocanthera spectabilis, poison arrow plant
deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers
- synonyms: Chimonanthus praecox, Japan allspice, Japanese allspice

Source: Princeton University Wordnet