Telfairia
noun
Tel·fair·ia
\telˈfa(a)rēə\
Definition of Telfairia
: a genus of tropical African vines (family Cucurbitaceae) having very long shoots which may exceed 45 feet, purplish flowers, and immense gourds — see oyster nut
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Origin and Etymology of telfairia
New Latin, from Charles Telfair †1833 Irish naturalist + New Latin -ia
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