GARCINIA

Garcinia, genus Garcinia

(noun) evergreen trees and shrubs: mangosteens

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From genus name Garcinia.

Noun

garcinia (plural garcinias)

A tropical tree of the genus Garcinia, including the mangosteen and the gamboge tree.

Source: Wiktionary


Gar*cin"i*a, n. Etym: [NL.] (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of plants, including the mangosteen tree (Garcinia Mangostana), found in the islands of the Indian Archipelago; -- so called in honor of Dr. Garcin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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