Agathosma
|A-ga-thos-ma|
C2
/ˌæɡəˈθɒzmə/
aromatic plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Agathosma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'agathos' meaning 'good' and 'osme' meaning 'smell'.
Historical Evolution
'Agathosma' was adopted into modern botanical Latin from Greek, maintaining its original meaning related to its aromatic properties.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'good smell', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, native to southern Africa, known for their aromatic leaves.
The Agathosma plant is often used in traditional medicine for its aromatic properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 02:07