francoa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Francoa, with white, pink or red flowers, native to Chile.

Word forms

francoa francoas

Etymology

The genus Francoa was named by botanist Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804) after Spanish physician Francisco Franco who lived in 16th century.

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