Aponogeton
|a-po-no-ge-ton|
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/ˌæpəˈnɑːdʒətən/
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/ˌæpəˈnɒdʒətən/
aquatic plant genus
Etymology
'Aponogeton' originates from New Latin (botanical Latin), specifically the genus name 'Aponogeton' coined in scientific usage; it is formed from Ancient Greek elements (commonly interpreted as 'apo-' + 'geiton').
'Aponogeton' was established as a botanical genus name in modern (New) Latin during the 19th century and has been used in scientific literature with little change to its form.
Initially a coined compound based on Greek elements, it came to be used specifically as the scientific name for this genus of aquatic plants and retains that specialized botanical meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of aquatic flowering plants (family Aponogetonaceae), commonly grown in ponds and aquaria.
Several Aponogeton species are popular choices for planted aquaria because of their attractive leaves and seasonal flowers.
Synonyms
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