Privet
Translation of "privet" into Russian
privet
NounUK
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
privet
privets pl
The garden was lined with a hedge of privet.
Сад был обнесен живой изгородью из бирючины.
Definitions
privet
NounUK
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
A type of shrub or small tree of the genus Ligustrum, often used for hedges.
The garden was bordered by a neatly trimmed privet hedge.
privet
AdjectiveUK
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
Relating to or made of privet shrubs.
The gardener recommended a privet hedge for privacy.
privet
InterjectionUK
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈprɪv.ɪt/
A greeting equivalent to “hello”, borrowed from Russian.
Privet! It’s good to see you again.