Meaning of Arabidopsis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˌrabɪˈdɒpsɪs/

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1. Noun

   Arabidopsis

   Etymology

   mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Arabidopsis (A. P. de CandolleRegni vegetabilis systema naturale II. 480; adopted as a genus name by G. Heynhold in F. Holl & G. HeynholdFlora von Sachsen I. 538) from Arabis, genus name + -d- (after Latin nouns in -id-, -is; compare -id) + ancient Greek ὄψις appearance

   Definitions

   1. a genus of the mustard family having white or yellow or purplish flowers

   Examples

   • « closely related to genus Arabis »