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词汇 rhexia
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Definition of rhexia in English:

rhexia

noun ˈrɛksɪə
  • Any plant of the genus Rhexia (family Melastomaceae), comprising herbaceous perennials with four-petalled flowers of various colours, native to eastern North America but grown for ornament elsewhere; also called meadow beauty. Also (in form Rhexia): the genus itself.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Rhexia, genus name from classical Latin rhexia, name of a boraginaceous plant (Pliny), of unknown origin.

Definition of rhexia in US English:

rhexia

nounˈrɛksɪə
  • Any plant of the genus Rhexia (family Melastomaceae), comprising herbaceous perennials with four-petalled flowers of various colours, native to eastern North America but grown for ornament elsewhere; also called meadow beauty. Also (in form Rhexia): the genus itself.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Rhexia, genus name from classical Latin rhexia, name of a boraginaceous plant (Pliny), of unknown origin.

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