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Carissa
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Translingual
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Etymology
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Proper noun
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genus family Apocynaceae shrubs or small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia and Asia
Hypernyms
genus ; Rauvolfioideae subfamily - subfamily; Carisseae tribe - tribe
Hyponyms
genus Carissa carandas species - type species
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mul Dogbane family plants
English
Proper noun
en female.
en 2009 Ethan Fowler; Mardene Fowler Brushed Back: The Story of Trevor Bullock 94 Carissa gave him a sideways glance and smiled ruefully.
en 2013 Matt Weber Reverie Syndrome “Wow,” said Carissa. “I guess activism runs in the family.”
en 2019 Michael G. Manning Transcendence and Rebellion Before they could go, Carissa stepped out behind them. She had been listening from inside the door.
Derived terms
en carissin
Anagrams
en aacirss Cassiar air sacs airsacs