noun
any of various ornamental evergreens of the genus Lomatia having attractive fragrant flowers
• Member Holonyms: ↑genus Lomatia
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\\lōˈmāsh(ē)ə\ nounUsage: capitalized
: a small genus of low-growing Chilean and Australian trees (family Proteaceae) some of which yield dyes from their sap and wood used locally for furniture — see lomatiol
Useful english dictionary. 2012.