amphigaea
|am-phi-gae-a|
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/ˌæmfɪˈdʒiːə/
twinleaf plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigaea' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'gaia' meaning 'earth'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'amphigaea' was adopted into scientific Latin to describe a genus of plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to plants with twin leaves, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of plants in the family Berberidaceae, commonly known as twinleaf.
The amphigaea plant is known for its unique twin leaves.
Synonyms
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