vernal witch hazel

/ˌvʌrnl wɪtʃ ˌheɪzəl/
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Definitions of vernal witch hazel
  1. noun
    fragrant shrub of lower Mississippi valley having very small flowers from midwinter to spring
    synonyms: Hamamelis vernalis
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    type of:
    witch hazel, witch hazel plant, wych hazel, wych hazel plant
    any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion
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