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vic·to·ria
I. \vikˈtōrēə, -tȯr-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: after Victoria died 1901 queen of England
1.
a. : a low four-wheel pleasure carriage for two with a calash top and a raised seat in front for the driver
b. : an open passenger automobile with a calash top that usually extends over the rear seat only
2. [New Latin, after Queen Victoria]
a. capitalized : a genus of immense So. American aquatic plants (family Nymphaeaceae) with large spreading leaves that are often over 5 feet in diameter and have a rim from 3 to 8 inches high, extremely large rose-white flowers opening for several successive evenings, and edible seeds
b. -s : any plant of this genus — see victoria regia
II. \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: from Victoria, Australia & Victoria, British Columbia
1. : of or from the state of Victoria, Australia : of the kind or style prevalent in the state of Victoria
2. : of or from Victoria, the capital of British Columbia : of the kind or style prevalent in Victoria, B.C. |