Meaning
A chiefly Californian ornamental evergreen shrub (Photinia arbutifolia, syn. Heteromeles arbutifolia) of the rose family having white flowers succeeded by red berries.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish tollón.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Christmas berryCalifornia hollytollonchristmasberry
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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