Meaning of Arabidopsis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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