Coronillo

/ˌkɔːrəˈniːoʊ/ noun

Definition

A tropical American shrub or tree with crown-shaped seed pods or flowers, sometimes used in traditional medicine.

Etymology

Spanish diminutive of corona (crown), literally meaning 'little crown,' referring to the crown-like appearance of its flowers or fruit.

Kelly Says

Spanish diminutive -illo is how Spanish-speakers make things sound cute or small—'coronillo' means 'cute little crown,' which is adorable for a plant name!

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