Millettia

noun

Mil·​let·​tia
mə̇ˈletēə
: a genus of trees and shrubs (family Leguminosae) found in the Old World tropics and having showy streaked dark reddish or chocolate-colored wood

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Charles Millett, 19th century English official in the Far East + New Latin -ia

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“Millettia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Millettia. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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