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词汇 cornel
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Definition of cornel in English:

cornel

noun ˈkɔːn(ə)lˈkɔrnl
  • A dogwood, especially of a dwarf variety.

    (尤指矮株的)梾木

    Genus Cornus, family Cornaceae: several species, including the dwarf C. suecica

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The best fruit of any Old World species is that of Cornus mas, commonly called cornel or cornelian cherry.
    • The survakane - a decorated branch from a cornel tree - is another tradition of well-wishing.
    • For Christmas or New Year's, fortunes in the form of coins, cornel cherry twigs, or slips of paper are inserted in banitsa or bread.
    • The army's striking force was provided by the Companion Cavalry, who wielded spears of tough cornel wood.
    • The cornel tree is a symbol of health, prosperity and power on Vassil Day.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the wood of the cornelian cherry): from Old French corneille, from Latin cornus.

Definition of cornel in US English:

cornel

nounˈkôrnlˈkɔrnl
  • A dogwood, especially of a dwarf variety.

    (尤指矮株的)梾木

    Genus Cornus, family Cornaceae: several species, including the dwarf C. suecica

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The best fruit of any Old World species is that of Cornus mas, commonly called cornel or cornelian cherry.
    • For Christmas or New Year's, fortunes in the form of coins, cornel cherry twigs, or slips of paper are inserted in banitsa or bread.
    • The army's striking force was provided by the Companion Cavalry, who wielded spears of tough cornel wood.
    • The survakane - a decorated branch from a cornel tree - is another tradition of well-wishing.
    • The cornel tree is a symbol of health, prosperity and power on Vassil Day.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the wood of the cornelian cherry): from Old French corneille, from Latin cornus.

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