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Armeria

|Ar/me/ri/a|

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/ɑːrˈmɪəriə/

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/ɑːˈmɪəriə/

flowering plant

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Armeria' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Armeria', which was used to describe a type of plant.

Historical Evolution

'Armeria' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins to its modern English usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a specific type of plant, 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 Plumbaginaceae, commonly known as thrift or sea pink.

The coastal cliffs were dotted with Armeria, adding a splash of pink to the landscape.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41