achimenes
noun
achim·e·nes
\ə-ˈki-mə-(ˌ)nēz\
Definition of achimenes
1 capitalized : a genus of tropical American herbs (family Gesneriaceae) commonly cultivated for their gloxinialike flowers
2 plural achimenes : a plant of the genus Achimenes
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Origin and Etymology of achimenes
New Latin, alteration of Latin achaemenis, a plant (probably Euphorbia antiquorum) used in magic rites, from Greek achaimenis
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