calycanthusEtymologyFrom the genus name translingual Calycanthus. By surface analysis, calyc- + -anthus.calycanthus means Any of the genus Calycanthus of sweetshrubs. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.nounAny of the genus Calycanthus of sweetshrubs.“He also recommended the new calycanthus hybrids, particularly Hartlage Wine, a deep burgundy without much fragrance, and Venus, a magnolia-like flower with a sweet scent.”