Japonica: meaning, definitions and examples
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japonica
[ jษหpษnษชkษ ]
botanical term
Japonica refers to a variety of plants native to Japan, most commonly associated with the flowering Japanese quince. It is known for its ornamental qualities and is often used in gardens. The term can also apply to some species of camellias and other plants within Japan.
Synonyms
Camellia japonica, Japanese quince, chaenomeles.
Examples of usage
- I planted a japonica in my garden for its beautiful flowers.
- The japonica species is well-known for its hardiness.
- Botanists study japonica plants for their unique characteristics.
Translations
Translations of the word "japonica" in other languages:
๐ต๐น japรณnica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคชเฅเคจเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช japonica
๐ฎ๐ฉ japonica
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฝัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ japonica
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท japonica
๐ช๐ธ japonica
๐น๐ท japonica
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํฌ์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจููููุง
๐จ๐ฟ japonica
๐ธ๐ฐ japonica
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ japonica
๐ฎ๐ธ japonica
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฟะพะฝะธะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaponika
๐ฒ๐ฝ japonica
Etymology
The term 'japonica' is derived from the Latin word 'japonicus', which means 'of Japan'. This term was adopted in botanical nomenclature to denote various plant species that are native to Japan or have significant associations with Japanese flora. The use of 'japonica' became common in the 18th century as European botanists explored and classified plant species from different parts of the world, particularly in Asia. This classification helped in identifying and differentiating certain plant types that exhibit characteristics distinctive to Japanese varieties. Today, 'japonica' is widely recognized in horticulture and botany, representing a variety of plants valued for their aesthetic appeal and adaptability in gardens across various climates.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,770, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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