Bauhinia
|Bau-hi-ni-a|
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/bɔːˈhɪniə/
Orchid-like flowering plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Bauhinia' originates from Latin, specifically named after the Swiss botanists Johann and Gaspard Bauhin.
Historical Evolution
'Bauhinia' was named in honor of the Bauhin brothers, who were renowned botanists in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus of plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/09 15:11