Brunnichia

noun

Brun·​nich·​ia

(ˌ)brəˈnikēə

: a small genus of herbaceous vines (family Polygonaceae) having climbing tendrils, broad leaves, and inconspicuous racemose flowers see buckwheat vine

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from M.T.Brünnich †1827 Danish naturalist + New Latin -ia

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Rhymes for Brunnichia

• escherichia