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Definition of Shepherdia

1. n. A genus of shrubs having silvery scurfy leaves, and belonging to the same family as Elæagnus; also, any plant of this genus. See Buffalo berry, under Buffalo.

Definition of Shepherdia

1. Noun. (botany) Any of the genus ''Shepherdia'' of shrubs with silvery scurfy leaves. ¹

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Medical Definition of Shepherdia

1. Origin: NL. So called from John Shepherd, an English botanist. A genus of shrubs having silvery scurfy leaves, and belonging to the same family as Elaeagnus; also, any plant of this genus. See Buffalo berry, under Buffalo. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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