aletris
|a-le-tris|
C2
/əˈliːtrɪs/
genus of plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aletris' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀλέτρις', where 'ἀλέτρις' meant 'a female slave who grinds corn'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀλέτρις' was adopted into Latin as 'aletris', and eventually became the modern English word 'aletris'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a female slave who grinds corn, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a genus of plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Nartheciaceae, commonly known as colicroot.
The aletris plant is often found in wetland areas.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/18 12:36