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gentianaceous


Meanings
  • adjective

    Belonging to or resembling the gentian family of plants, which includes the gentian and seabornia genera.


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gentian , gentians , horse gentian , horse gentians
Etymology
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From the name of the gentian genus.


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  1. The gentianaceous family includes over 6,000 species of plants.

  2. The bitter taste of gentian root has been used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages, such as vermouth and bitters.

  3. Gentianaceous plants are native to various regions around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America.


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  1. gentian family: A botanical family of flowering plants in the order Gentianales, named after the gentian genus.

  2. gentian: A genus of flowering plants in the gentian family, known for their blue or violet flowers and medicinal properties.


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The gentianaceous family of plants is known for their distinctive blue or violet flowers and are used in traditional medicine for their bitter taste and medicinal properties.

How to Memorize "gentianaceous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a blue or violet flower, as this is a common characteristic of the gentianaceous family.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gentianaceous' with the color blue or violet, and the idea of a flower.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Gentians have blue flowers, so they're gentianaceous'.


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