superba
|su-per-ba|
C2
/suːˈpɜːrbə/
notably superb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'superba' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'superbus', where 'super-' meant 'above' or 'beyond' and '-bus' was a suffix used for emphasis.
Historical Evolution
'superbus' was used in Latin to denote something magnificent or outstanding, and it has been adopted in scientific nomenclature to highlight exceptional species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'magnificent' or 'outstanding', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a species name used in taxonomy, often referring to a particularly notable or 'superb' species within a genus.
The plant was identified as 'Orchidaceae superba'.
Last updated: 2025/05/30 19:26