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priv·et \ˈprivə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ noun (-s) Etymology: origin unknown 1. a. (1) : an ornamental Eurasian and northern African shrub (Ligustrum vulgare) that is used extensively for hedges and has half-evergreen leaves and small white flowers — called also common privet (2) : any of various other plants of the genus Ligustrum several of which are cultivated as ornamental or hedge plants — see amur privet, california privet, ibolium privet, japanese privet b. also privet adelia : swamp privet 2. : a grayish olive green that is greener and less strong than average ivy green and yellower, less strong, and slightly darker than bronze green |