franklinia

noun

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plural -s

Definition of franklinia

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a plant of the genus Gordonia especially : franklin tree

Franklinia

Frank·lin·ia | \ fraŋkˈlinēə\

Definition of Franklinia (Entry 2 of 2)

taxonomic synonym of gordonia

History and Etymology for franklinia

Noun

New Latin, from Benjamin Franklin + New Latin -ia

New Latin, from Benjamin Franklin †1790 American statesman, scientist, and philospher + New Latin -ia

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