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Definition of Wax myrtle
1. Noun. Any shrub or small tree of the genus Myrica with aromatic foliage and small wax-coated berries.
Group relationships: Genus Myrica, Myrica
Specialized synonyms: Bay Myrtle, Myrica Cerifera, Puckerbush, Bayberry, Candleberry, Myrica Pensylvanica, Swamp Candleberry, Waxberry
Terms within: Bayberry Tallow, Bayberry Wax
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Specialized synonyms: Bay Myrtle, Myrica Cerifera, Puckerbush, Bayberry, Candleberry, Myrica Pensylvanica, Swamp Candleberry, Waxberry
Terms within: Bayberry Tallow, Bayberry Wax
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Definition of Wax myrtle
1. Noun. An evergreen bayberry, especially the common ''Myrica cerifera'' of the southern U.S. The wax covering its nutlets is used for making scented candles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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