adoxa
|a-dox-a|
C2
/əˈdɒksə/
small perennial herb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adoxa' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adoxos', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'doxa' meant 'glory'.
Historical Evolution
'adoxos' transformed into the Latin word 'adoxa', and eventually became the modern English word 'adoxa'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without glory', but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a botanical term.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of small perennial herbs, known as 'moschatel', characterized by their unique flower structure.
The adoxa plant is often found in shady, moist environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 16:36