Torrey tree

Torrey tree
noun
rare small evergreen of northern Florida; its glossy green leaves have an unpleasant fetid smell when crushed
Hypernyms: ↑yew
Member Holonyms: ↑Torreya, ↑genus Torreya

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noun
Usage: usually capitalized 1st T
Etymology: after John Torrey died 1873

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