Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of dicotyledonous trees of the polypetalous order Rutaceæ and the tribe Aurantieæ, known by its pinnate leaves, linear awl-shaped filaments, and imbricate petals.
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Examples
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A clipped murraya hedge, shoulder-high and jungle-thick, shielded the house from traffic, and Emmanuel crouched low and moved quickly along its inner edge.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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A clipped murraya hedge, shoulder-high and jungle-thick, shielded the house from traffic, and Emmanuel crouched low and moved quickly along its inner edge.
Let The Dead Lie Malla Nunn 2010
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One popular type of decorative plant banned from the United States is murraya, or orange jasmine, which is sometimes used in floral arrangements.
Brownsville Herald : 2010
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