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cornel

cor.nel \'ko.rn-*l, 'ko.r-.nel\ n [deriv. of L cornus cornel cherry tree; 
   akin to Gk kerasos cherry t]ree : any of various shrubs or trees (Cornus 
   and related genera) with ve ry hard wood and perfect flowers; specif : 
   DOGWOOD