adenia
|a-de-ni-a|
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/əˈdiːniə/
glandular plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenia' originates from the Greek word 'aden,' meaning 'gland,' due to the glandular appearance of some species.
Historical Evolution
'aden' transformed into the Latin 'adenia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adenia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the glandular appearance of the plant, 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 passionflower family, Passifloraceae, native to Africa and Madagascar.
The Adenia plant is known for its unique bulbous stem.
Last updated: 2025/05/05 15:36