Strelitzia
|Stre-lit-zi-a|
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/strəˈlɪtsiə/
bird-like flower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Strelitzia' originates from modern Latin, named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of the United Kingdom.
Historical Evolution
The name 'Strelitzia' was given in honor of Queen Charlotte, who was born in the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a botanical name, and it has retained its meaning as a genus of plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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