Levisticum
|Le-vis-ti-cum|
C2
/lɪˈvɪstɪkəm/
lovage plant genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Levisticum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'levisticum', which referred to the lovage plant.
Historical Evolution
'Levisticum' was adopted directly from Latin into scientific botanical nomenclature and remains unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lovage plant', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage, referring to the genus and its species.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of perennial plants in the family Apiaceae, best known for the species Levisticum officinale (lovage).
Levisticum is commonly grown for its aromatic leaves and seeds.
Synonyms
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