Aethionema

noun

Ae·​thi·​o·​ne·​ma
ˌē-thē-ō-ˈnē-mə
: a genus of herbs (family Cruciferae) found in the Mediterranean region that have sessile glaucous leaves, some being cultivated for their white or rose-colored flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from aethio- (from Greek aēthēs strange) + -nema

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aethionema was in 1812

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“Aethionema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aethionema. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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