siris

noun

si·​ris
sə̇ˈrēs
plural -es
: any of several trees of the genus Albizzia: such as
a
: lebbek
b

Word History

Etymology

Hindi sirīs, from Sanskrit śirīṣa, probably of Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil ur̤iñcil, Kanarese sirsala

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“Siris.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siris. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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