godetia

noun

go·​de·​tia gō-ˈdē-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce godetia (audio)

Examples of godetia in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from C.H. Godet †1879 Swiss botanist

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of godetia was in 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Godetia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godetia. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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