- epaulette tree
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an Asian tree, Pterostyrax hispida, of the storax family, having fragrant, white, hanging clusters of flowers from 7 to 10 in. (18 to 25 cm) long.
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epaulette tree
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epaulette tree — noun : a tree (Pterostyrax hispida) of the family Styracaceae having alternate stalked leaves, hanging clusters of white fragrant flowers, and bristly 10 ribbed fruit * * * an Asian tree, Pterostyrax hispida, of the storax family, having fragrant … Useful english dictionary
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