Conringia
noun
Con·ring·ia
\känˈriŋ(g)ēə, -rinjēə\
Definition of Conringia
: a genus of Eurasian herbs (family Cruciferae) with entire clasping leaves, small yellow flowers in racemes, and long slender pods — see hare's-ear 2
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Origin and Etymology of conringia
New Latin, from Herman Conring †1681 German scholar + New Latin -ia
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