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单词 rivina
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Definition of rivina in English:

rivina

noun rɪˈviːnərɪˈvʌɪnə
  • Any plant of the genus Rivina (family Phytolaccaceae), comprising perennial shrubs native to tropical America, typically having inconspicuous white to pale pink flowers and bright red berries; especially the bloodberry, R. humilis, commonly grown for ornament. Also (in form Rivina): the genus itself.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer. From scientific Latin Rivina, genus name from the name of Augustus Quirinus Rivinus, Latinized form corresponding to the German surname of August Bachmann (literally ‘man from the brook’), German botanist.

Definition of rivina in US English:

rivina

noun
  • Any plant of the genus Rivina (family Phytolaccaceae), comprising perennial shrubs native to tropical America, typically having inconspicuous white to pale pink flowers and bright red berries; especially the bloodberry, R. humilis, commonly grown for ornament. Also (in form Rivina): the genus itself.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer. From scientific Latin Rivina, genus name from the name of Augustus Quirinus Rivinus, Latinized form corresponding to the German surname of August Bachmann (literally ‘man from the brook’), German botanist.

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