santolina

noun

san·​to·​li·​na ˌsan-tə-ˈlē-nə How to pronounce santolina (audio)
plural santolinas or santolina
: any of a genus (Santolina) of aromatic Mediterranean composite subshrubs that have dissected evergreen leaves and clustered flower heads lacking ray flowers

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Consider lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), catnips (Nepeta), santolina and wormwood (Artemisia). Anna Webb, idahostatesman, 10 Mar. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, alteration of Latin santonica, an herb, feminine of santonicus of the Santoni, from Santoni, a people of Aquitania

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of santolina was in 1578

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“Santolina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/santolina. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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