aeschynomene
|aes-chy-no-mene|
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/ˌɛskɪˈnɒməni/
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/ˌiːskɪˈnɒməni/
sensitive plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeschynomene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aeschynomenē,' where 'aeschyno-' meant 'to be ashamed' and '-mene' referred to 'a plant.'
Historical Evolution
'aeschynomenē' transformed into the Latin word 'aeschynomene,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeschynomene.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a plant that reacts to touch, 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 legume family, Fabaceae, commonly known as 'sensitive jointvetch.'
The aeschynomene plant is often found in wetland areas.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 02:51