犬いぬ樟ぐす

noun

Machilus thunbergii; Japanese bay tree

A species of laurel tree native to East Asia. The name literally means 'dog camphor', distinguishing it from the true camphor tree (クスノキ).

See also: タブノキ

• 犬いぬ樟ぐすは海かい岸がん近ちかくの林はやしでよく見みられる。

  The Japanese bay tree is often seen in forests near the coast.