aloysia
|a-loy-sia|
C2
/əˈloʊ.zi.ə/
aromatic plant genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aloysia' originates from New Latin, named in honor of Maria Luisa of Parma, the wife of King Charles IV of Spain.
Historical Evolution
The name 'Aloysia' was adopted in the 18th century to classify this genus of plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was simply a botanical classification, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/02 08:36