Gillenia

noun

Gil·​le·​nia

jə̇ˈlēnēə,

gə̇-

: a genus of American herbs (family Rosaceae) having trifoliolate leaves and white or pale rose flowers see false ipecac, indian physic

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Arnold Gill (Gillenius) 17th century German botanist + New Latin -ia

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