funkia

noun

fun·​kia ˈfəŋ-kē-ə How to pronounce funkia (audio)
ˈfu̇ŋ-
: hosta

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from C. H. Funck †1839 German botanist

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of funkia was in 1826

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Cite this Entry

“Funkia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funkia. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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