ardisia

noun

ar·​dis·​ia
ärˈdizh(ē)ə
1
capitalized : a genus of tropical evergreen shrubs and trees (family Myrsinaceae) having panicled flowers and drupaceous fruits
2
plural -s : a plant of the genus Ardisia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek ardis point of an arrow + New Latin -ia; from the shape of the lobes of the corolla; perhaps akin to Old Irish aird point, height

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“Ardisia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ardisia. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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