alpinia
|al-pi-ni-a|
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/ælˈpɪniə/
ginger family plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alpinia' originates from the Latin name 'Alpini,' named after the Italian botanist Prospero Alpini.
Historical Evolution
The term 'alpinia' was adopted into English from the Latin name 'Alpini,' which was used to honor the botanist.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the genus of plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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