Hibla

/ˈhɪblə/ noun

Definition

A variant or related term for a type of plant or botanical specimen, though this word is quite archaic or regionally specific.

Etymology

The etymology is unclear; this appears to be an obsolete or dialectal botanical term, possibly from Romance language origins or indigenous nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Words like 'hibla' that appear in old botanical texts remind us that many plant common names have been lost to history—we've probably forgotten more plant names than we currently use.

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