Hernandia

noun

Her·​nan·​dia

(ˌ)hərˈnandēə

: a genus (the type of the family Hernandiaceae of the order Ranales) of tropical trees having light combustible wood, alternate entire leaves, small paniculate flowers, and drupaceous fruits

hernandiaceous

(¦)⸗¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Francisco Hernández †1578 Spanish botanist + New Latin -ia

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