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anchusas

|an-chus-as|

/ænˈʃuːzəz/

(anchusa)

blue-flowered borage plant

Base Form	Plural
anchusa	anchusas

Etymology

Etymology Information

'anchusa' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anchusa', which referred to a plant used as a dye.

Historical Evolution

'anchusa' was borrowed directly from Latin into modern scientific English to name the genus.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a plant used for dye, but now it is used as the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'anchusa', a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, known for their bright blue flowers.

The garden was filled with various anchusas in full bloom.

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Last updated: 2025/08/02 01:51