SIDA

Sida, genus Sida

(noun) large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

sida (plural sidas)

(botany) any of the flowering plants of the genus Sida in the mallow family

Anagrams

• AIDS, Aids, Dais, IADS, IADs, Said, Saïd, aids, dais, daïs, sadi, said

Source: Wiktionary


Si"da, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers which are used as a substitute for hemp and flax. Balfour (Cyc. of India).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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