MYRICA CERIFERA
\mˈa͡ɪɹɪkə sˈɛɹɪfəɹə], \mˈaɪɹɪkə sˈɛɹɪfəɹə], \m_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ɪ_k_ə s_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ə]\
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evergreen aromatic shrubby tree of southeastern United States having small hard berries thickly coated with white wax used for candles
By Princeton University
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