alpiniaceae
|al-pi-ni-a-ceae|
C2
/ælˌpɪniˈeɪsiˌi/
ginger family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alpiniaceae' originates from the genus name 'Alpinia', named after the Italian botanist Prospero Alpini.
Historical Evolution
'Alpinia' was named in honor of Prospero Alpini, and the family name 'Alpiniaceae' was derived from this genus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the genus 'Alpinia', but it evolved to represent the entire family of related plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/03 17:36