robinia

noun

ro·​bin·​ia
rōˈbinēə
1
capitalized : a genus of North American trees and shrubs (family Leguminosae) having showy racemose pink or white flowers see bristly locust, clammy locust, locust
2
plural -s : any plant of the genus Robinia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Jean Robin †1629 French botanist + New Latin -ia

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“Robinia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robinia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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