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chaste tree

chaste tree (plural chaste trees)


noun 
Definition:
 
ornamental tree: a small tree with aromatic hairy leaves and fragrant clusters of light purplish flowers. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Vitex agnus-castus.

[Translation of Latin agnus castus< agnus "chaste tree" < Greek agnos, confused with hagnos "chaste"]
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