Wayfaring Tree Definition
noun
A deciduous Eurasian shrub (Viburnum lantana) having flat clusters of white flowers and fruits that turn from red to black.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Viburnum lantana
- twistwood
- twist wood
Origin of Wayfaring Tree
Short for wayfaring man's tree (perhaps from the fact that it frequently grows in hedgerows and provides shade)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Coined c. 1597 by John Gerard, English herbalist
From Wiktionary
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