Meaning of martynia in English

1. Pronunciation

   /mɑːˈtɪnɪə/

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1. Noun

   martynia

   Etymology

   mid 18th century; earliest use found in Chambers's Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Martynia (J. Martyn Historiae Plantarum Rariorum, adopted from earlier use by W. Houstoun) from the name of John Martyn, English botanist, apothecary, and miscellaneous writer + -ia

   Definitions

   1. sprawling annual or perennial herb of Central America and West Indies having creamy-white to red-purple bell-shaped flowers followed by unusual horned fruit