browallia

noun

bro·​wal·​lia brə-ˈwä-lē-ə How to pronounce browallia (audio)
: any of a genus (Browallia) of tropical American herbs of the nightshade family cultivated for their blue, violet, or white flowers

Examples of browallia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or try it in containers with blue browallia. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from J. Browallius †1755 Swedish naturalist

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of browallia was in 1782

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Cite this Entry

“Browallia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/browallia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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