Andrographis
noun
An·drog·ra·phis
\anˈdrägrəfə̇s\
Definition of Andrographis
: a genus of Indian plants (family Acanthaceae) with entire leaves, small tubular flowers, and dry capsular fruits — see creat
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Origin and Etymology of andrographis
New Latin, from andr- + Greek graphis stylus, pencil, paintbrush, from graphein to write; from the form of the filaments — more at carve
First Known Use: 1836
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