Japanese privet

/ˌˈdʒæpəˌˈniz ˌprɪvɪt/
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Definitions of Japanese privet
  1. noun
    evergreen shrub of Japan and Korea having small dark leaves and flowers in loose panicles; related to but smaller than Chinese privet
    synonyms: Ligustrum japonicum
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    type of:
    privet
    any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges
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