Vataireopsis

noun

Va·​tair·​eop·​sis

vəˌta(a)rēˈäpsə̇s

: a small genus of unarmed Brazilian trees (family Leguminosae) with large panicles of violet flowers see goa powder

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Vatairea, genus of unarmed trees (perhaps alteration of Vateria) + -opsis

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