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Carissa Definition & Meaning

carissa
noun
  1. a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits

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Frequently asked questions

What does carissa mean?
a shrub of the genus Carissa having fragrant white flowers and plumlike red to purple-black fruits
What part of speech is carissa?
Carissa is a noun.

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