franklinia

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noun

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plural -s

: a plant of the genus Gordonia

especially : franklin tree

Franklinia

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Frank·​lin·​ia

fraŋkˈlinēə

taxonomic synonym of gordonia

Word History

Etymology

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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