Gaylussacia
noun
Gay·lus·sacia
\ˌgāləˈsāsh(ē)ə, -ˈsakēə\
Definition of Gaylussacia
: a large genus of American shrubs (family Ericaceae) comprising the true huckleberries and being distinguished by a 10-locular 10-ovuled ovary and anthers without awns
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Origin and Etymology of gaylussacia
New Latin, from J. L. Gay-Lussac + New Latin -ia
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