Englerophoenix

/ˌɛŋɡlərəˈfiːnɪks/ noun

Definition

A genus of palm trees, named after botanist Adolf Engler; native to Madagascar with distinctive feathery leaves.

Etymology

From Engler (named after Adolf Engler) + phoenix (from Greek phoinix, the date palm). Scientific nomenclature combines the discoverer's name with the plant type.

Kelly Says

Botanists get to name new species they discover—so 'Englerophoenix' means 'Engler's phoenix palm.' It's a Madagascar native that most people will never see, but it lives in botanical museums and science forever!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.