Bowdichia

noun

Bow·​dich·​ia

bau̇ˈdichēə

: a genus of large tropical South American trees (family Leguminosae) with odd-pinnate leaves, blue or white flowers, and very hard wood

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Thomas E. Bowdich †1824 English traveler + New Latin -ia

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