agrimonia
|ag-ri-mo-ni-a|
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/ˌæɡrɪˈmoʊniə/
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/ˌæɡrɪˈməʊniə/
medicinal plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrimonia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agrimonia', where 'agri-' meant 'field' and '-monia' was a suffix used in plant names.
Historical Evolution
'agrimonia' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, maintaining its reference to the plant genus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific genus of plants, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the rose family, known for their medicinal properties.
Agrimonia is often used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/03 18:06
