Meaning of Brunfelsia in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /brʊnˈfɛlzɪə/

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  1. Noun

    Brunfelsia

    Etymology

    mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer. In some forms from post-classical Latin Brunsfelsia from the name of Otto Brunsfels (also Brunfels; 1488–1534), German herbalist + -ia

    Definitions

    1. genus of tropical American shrubs grown for their flowers followed by fleshy berrylike fruits

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