Bacchar

/ˈbæk.ɑr/ noun

Definition

A fragrant plant or herb, possibly a type of mint or aromatic shrub mentioned in classical literature.

Etymology

From Latin and Greek sources, possibly related to ancient plant names. The exact identification is uncertain, as many classical plant names refer to species no longer commonly identified in modern botany.

Kelly Says

Bacchar is one of those classical plant names that has completely stumped modern botanists—ancient authors mentioned it as fragrant and valuable, but we've lost the connection to what plant it actually was, so it's basically a botanical ghost word.

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