1. A genus of shrubs or small trees native to North America and Asia, known for their fragrant flowers that bloom in late fall or winter.
Usage: botanical term; often capitalized when referring to the genus
2. An astringent lotion or extract made from the bark and leaves of witch hazel plants, commonly used in skincare.
Usage: often lowercase; derived from Hamamelis virginiana

Examples

• Hamamelis is prized by gardeners for its winter-blooming flowers.
• The witch hazel plant belongs to the genus Hamamelis.
• She applied hamamelis to her skin to reduce inflammation.
• Hamamelis virginiana is native to eastern North America.
• Many natural skincare products contain hamamelis as an active ingredient.
• The fragrant yellow flowers of hamamelis appear when most other plants are dormant.