Pinckneya

noun

Pinck·​neya

ˈpiŋknēə,

piŋkˈnēyə

: a genus of trees (family Rubiaceae) having showy pink and purple flowers with large colored bracts see georgia bark

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Charles C. Pinckney †1825 American statesman

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