Definitions for privet
ˈprɪv ɪtpriv·et

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. privetnoun

   any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. privetnoun

   Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Privetnoun

   The leaves grow by pairs opposite to each other; the flower consists of one leaf, is tubulous, and divided at the top into five segments; the ovary in the center of the flower-cup becomes a globular soft fruit full of juice, in which are lodged four seeds. Philip Miller

2. Privetnoun

   Evergreen. It is distinguished from the phillyrea by the leaves being placed alternately upon the branches, whereas those of the phillyrea are produced by pairs opposite to each other: it hath three seeds inclosed in each berry, whereas the phillyrea has but one. Philip Miller

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Privet

   A privet is a flowering plant in the genus Ligustrum. The genus contains about 50 species of erect, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes forming small or medium-sized trees, native to Europe, north Africa, Asia, many introduced and naturalised in Australasia, where only one species, Ligustrum australianum, extends as a native into Queensland. Some species have become widely naturalized or invasive where introduced. Privet was originally the name for the European semi-evergreen shrub Ligustrum vulgare, and later also for the more reliably evergreen Ligustrum ovalifolium and its hybrid Ligustrum × ibolium used extensively for privacy hedging, though now the name is applied to all members of the genus. The generic name was applied by Pliny the Elder (23–79 CE) to L. vulgare. It is often suggested that the name privet is related to private, but the OED states that there is no evidence to support this.

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1. privet

   Privet is a term referring to a type of shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Ligustrum. These plants are commonly used for hedges and decorative purposes in landscaping. They produce small, fragrant white flowers and black or deep blue berries. They are also known for their dense growth and rapid rate of regeneration.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Privetnoun

   an ornamental European shrub (Ligustrum vulgare), much used in hedges; -- called also prim

2. Etymology: [Cf. Scot. privie, Prov. E. prim-print, primwort. Prob. for primet, and perh. named from being cut and trimmed. See, Prim, a., and cf. Prime to prune, Prim, n., Prie, n.]

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1. Privet

   A privet is a flowering plant in the genus Ligustrum. The genus contains about 50 species of erect, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes forming small or medium-sized trees,native to Europe, north Africa, Asia and Australasia, with the center of diversity in China, the Himalayas, Japan and Taiwan. Privet was originally the name for the European semi-evergreen shrub Ligustrum vulgare, and later also for the more reliably evergreen Ligustrum ovalifolium used extensively for privacy hedging, though now the name is applied to all members of the genus. The generic name was applied by Pliny the Elder to L. vulgare. It is often suggested that the name privet is related to private, but the OED states that there is no evidence to support this.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Privet

   priv′et, n. a half-evergreen European shrub used for hedges. [Perh. primet—prim.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of privet in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of privet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=privet
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Privet
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=privet
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privet
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privet
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=privet
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=privet