gesneriad

noun

Definition
any of numerous tropical or subtropical small shrubs or treelets or epiphytic vines of the family Gesneriaceae: African violet; Cape primroses; gloxinia
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'gesneriad'.
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9

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