Olinia

noun

Olin·​ia

ōˈlinēə

: a small genus (coextensive with the family Oliniaceae of the order Myrtales) of African shrubs with opposite coriaceous leaves, small flowers in bracted cymes, and drupaceous fruits see hard pear sense 1

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Johan Henrik Olin, 18th century Swedish botanist + New Latin -ia

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