alsine
|al-sine|
C2
/ˈælsaɪn/
chickweed plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alsine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alsina', where 'alsina' referred to a type of chickweed plant.
Historical Evolution
'alsina' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'alsine', and eventually became the modern English word 'alsine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of chickweed plant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as chickweed.
The alsine plant is often found in temperate regions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/04 01:06