acroclinium
|ac-ro-clin-i-um|
C2
/ˌækrəˈklɪniəm/
everlasting flower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroclinium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'klinein' meaning 'to lean'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'klinein' combined to form the New Latin term 'acroclinium', referring to the plant's characteristic of having flowers that appear to lean or droop slightly.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant's physical characteristics, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, known for their papery, everlasting flowers.
The acroclinium blooms are often used in dried flower arrangements.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 13:21