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japonica

 

[ jษ™หˆpษ’nษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น japรณnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคชเฅ‹เคจเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช japonica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ japonica

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะฝั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ japonica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒใƒ‹ใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท japonica

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ japonica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท japonica

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌํŒฌ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุงุจูˆู†ูŠูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ japonica

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ japonica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ฅๆœฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ japonica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ japonica

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฟะพะฝะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaponika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ japonica

Word origin

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.