malabarica
|mal-a-bar-i-ca|
C2
/ˌmæl.əˈbær.ɪ.kə/
related to Malabar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'malabarica' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Malabaricus,' where 'Malabar' referred to the Malabar region in India.
Historical Evolution
'Malabaricus' was used in Latin to denote things related to the Malabar region, and eventually became the modern scientific term 'malabarica.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to Malabar,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term often used in taxonomy to denote species originating from the Malabar region in India.
The plant species 'Ficus malabarica' is native to the Malabar region.
Last updated: 2025/07/09 15:28