boronia

noun

bo·​ro·​nia

bəˈrōnēə

1

capitalized : a large genus of Australian aromatic shrubs (family Rutaceae) with highly scented red, purple, or white flowers

2

plural -s : a plant of the genus Boronia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Francesco Borone 18th century Italian servant + New Latin -ia

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