angelonia
|an-ge-lo-ni-a|
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/ˌændʒəˈloʊniə/
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/ˌændʒəˈləʊniə/
summer-blooming ornamental plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelonia' originates from Modern Latin, specifically the word 'Angelonia', which was named in honor of an Italian botanist, Giovanni Angeloni.
Historical Evolution
'Angelonia' was coined in Modern Latin as a genus name and has been used in botanical nomenclature since the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the genus of plants, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Plantaginaceae, commonly known as summer snapdragon, native to Central and South America.
Angelonia is popular in gardens for its long-lasting blooms.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 03:06