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allamanda

|al-la-man-da|

/ˌæləˈmændə/

tropical flowering plant

Etymology

Etymology Information

'allamanda' originates from New Latin, named after the Swiss botanist 'Frédéric-Louis Allamand'.

Historical Evolution

'allamanda' was named in honor of 'Frédéric-Louis Allamand', a Swiss botanist, and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the plant genus, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a tropical American shrub or vine with large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers, often yellow.

The garden was adorned with vibrant allamanda flowers.

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Last updated: 2025/06/24 23:21