aethionema
|ae-thi-o-ne-ma|
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/ˌiːθiəˈniːmə/
unique thread-like plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aethionema' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aethes' meaning 'unusual' and 'nema' meaning 'thread', referring to the plant's unique thread-like appearance.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aethionema' was adopted into modern botanical Latin from Greek, maintaining its original reference to the plant's appearance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant's unique thread-like appearance, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as stonecress.
Aethionema is often found in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 17:21