abelia
|a-be-li-a|
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/əˈbiːliə/
fragrant flowering shrub
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abelia' originates from New Latin, named after Clarke Abel, a British botanist.
Historical Evolution
The term 'abelia' was directly adopted into English from New Latin without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus of shrubs, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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