01 n. An ornamental European shrub (Ligustrum vulgare), much used in hedges; -- called also prim.
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An ornamental European shrub (Ligustrum vulgare), much used in hedges; -- called also prim.(Bot.) Also: prim
Phrases & compounds
Egyptian privet —
See Lawsonia.
Evergreen privet —
a plant of the genus Rhamnus. See Alatern.
Mock privet —
any one of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Phillyrea. They are from the Mediterranean region, and have been much cultivated for hedges and for fancifully clipped shrubberies.