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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