Pericopsis
|Per-i-cop-sis|
C2
/ˌpɛrɪˈkɒpsɪs/
Tropical plant genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Pericopsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'kopsis' meaning 'cutting'.
Historical Evolution
'Pericopsis' was adopted into scientific Latin from Greek, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the characteristic of the plant's growth pattern, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.
The Pericopsis tree is known for its durable wood.
Last updated: 2025/06/03 09:03