单词 | ornithogalum |
释义 | ornithogalum/ˌɔːnɪˈθɒɡələm/noun Any plant of the genus Ornithogalum (family Liliaceae), comprising perennial herbs native to the Mediterranean region and southern Africa, with bulbous roots and (usually) racemes of greenish-white flowers; especially O. umbellatum. Also (in form Ornithogalum): the genus itself.
OriginMid 16th century; earliest use found in William Turner (d. 1568), naturalist and religious controversialist. From post-classical Latin ornithogalum; compare classical Latin ornīthogalē (Pliny)) from Hellenistic Greek ὀρνιθόγαλον from ancient Greek ὀρνιθο- + γάλα milk. Compare Middle French ornitogalon, ornithogalon, French ornithogalum. |
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