alhagi
|al-ha-gi|
C2
/ælˈhædʒi/
thorny desert plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alhagi' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'الحاجي', where 'الحاجي' referred to a type of plant known for its resilience in arid conditions.
Historical Evolution
'الحاجي' was adopted into Latin as 'alhagi' and eventually became the modern English word 'alhagi'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific plant species, 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, known for their thorny shrubs and small leaves.
The alhagi plant is often found in arid regions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/21 01:36