'Styrax' definitions:

Definition of 'styrax'

(from WordNet)
noun
Any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage

Definition of 'Styrax'

From: GCIDE
  • Styrax \Sty"rax\, n. [L. styrax, storax, Gr. ?. See Storax.]
  • 1. (Bot.) A genus of shrubs and trees, mostly American or Asiatic, abounding in resinous and aromatic substances. Styrax officinalis yields storax, and Styrax Benzoin yields benzoin. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Same as Storax. [1913 Webster]

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