pritchardia

noun

pritch·​ar·​dia

priˈchärdēə

1

capitalized : a genus of showy fan palms of the Pacific islands distinguished by cuneate or flabelliform leaves having bifid segments and used for making fans and hats

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Pritchardia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from William T. Pritchard, 19th century English diplomat + New Latin -ia

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