inula
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/ˈɪnjələ/
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/ˈɪnjʊlə/
yellow-flowered daisy-like plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inula' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'īnula', which referred to the plant elecampane.
Historical Evolution
'īnula' was adopted directly into English as 'inula', referring to the same plant genus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'elecampane plant', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage, referring to the genus or its species.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the genus Inula, especially Inula helenium (elecampane), which is a yellow-flowered perennial herb in the daisy family.
Inula is often used in herbal medicine for its purported health benefits.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 16:08