blighia
|bli-ghi-a|
C2
/ˈblaɪɡiə/
tropical tree genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blighia' originates from the name of Captain William Bligh, who introduced the ackee fruit to the Western world.
Historical Evolution
'blighia' was named in honor of Captain William Bligh, who brought the fruit from Jamaica to England in the late 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the tree species, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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