er·i·ca
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Definition of erica
: any of a large genus (Erica) of evergreen chiefly African plants of the heath family ranging from low shrubs to small trees
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“Erica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erica. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of erica was in 1826
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