Gentiana: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentiana

 

[ dส’ษ›nหˆtiหษ™nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Gentiana refers to a genus of flowering plants that are part of the family Gentianaceae. These plants are commonly known as gentians and are characterized by their vivid blue or purple flowers. They are often found in mountainous regions and are popular in gardens and herbal medicine.

Synonyms

bitterwort, gentian

Examples of usage

  • The gentiana bloomed beautifully in the garden.
  • Several species of gentiana are used in traditional medicine.
  • Gentiana plants thrive in rocky, alpine environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "gentiana" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะฝั‚ั–ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒณใƒใ‚ขใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gentiane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์  ํ‹ฐ์•„๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุทูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้พ™่ƒ†่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะฝั‚ั–ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gentiana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gentiana

Etymology

The word 'gentiana' originates from Latin, where it referred to a genus of plants known for their vibrant flowers. The name is derived from 'Gentius,' a king of Illyria, who is said to have discovered the medicinal properties of the plant. This association with medicinal usage has persisted through history, as gentians have been utilized in herbal remedies for various ailments across different cultures. The genus consists of about 400 species, many of which are found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Gentiana plants are often associated with the Alpine regions and have become symbols of mountainous terrains.