Gaylussacia

noun

Gay·​lus·​sacia

ˌgāləˈsāsh(ē)ə,

-ˈsakēə

: 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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from J. L. Gay-Lussac + New Latin -ia

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