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terebinth

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Terebinth (noun) means a small tree that grows around the Mediterranean.

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A small tree that grows around the Mediterranean.
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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English therebynte, from Old French terebinthe, from Latin terebinthus, from Ancient Greek τερέβινθος (terébinthos), which came from Pre-Greek. It is related to turpentine and terpene.

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"terebinth" (noun) means a small tree that grows around the Mediterranean.
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