Chloridella

Chlo·​ri·​del·​la

ˌklōrəˈdelə

taxonomic synonym of squilla

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin Chlorid-, Chloris the goddess Flora (from Greek Chlōrid-, Chlōris, a feminine name) + New Latin -ella

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