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GARCINIAS
Noun
garcinias
plural of garcinia
Source: Wiktionary
GARCINIA
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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