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Definition of "nandina" [nandina]

  • In Günther's classification, the second group of Nandidæ, having no pseudobranchiæ, five ventral rays, and palatine and vomerine teeth. It includes sundry East Indian fresh-water fishes.
  • A genus of plants of the order Berberideæ and the tribe Berbereæ, characterized by its numerous sepals and petals. (noun)

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Use "nandina" in a sentence
  • "She has a genius for artfully creating floral arrangements -- here are just pieces of lamb's ear, juniper, and nandina with berries."
  • "We know nurseries have no problem selling invasives, nandina with berries is available, and purchased all the time."
  • "The table on the deck had an arrangement of evergreens and nandina berries around a log with a hole in it that fell from the maple tree."