aloysia

noun

alo·​ys·​ia
ˌaləˈwish(ē)ə
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, after María Luisa (Aloysia) Teresa †1819 wife of Charles IV of Spain

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloysia was in 1818

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“Aloysia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloysia. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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