achimenesn.

Brit.

/əˈkɪmᵻniːz/, U.S.

/əˈkɪmᵻniz/

Inflections: Plural unchanged.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin Achimenes.

Etymology: < scientific Latin Achimenes (coined by P. Browne: see quot. 1756), probably < Hellenistic Greek ἀχαιμενίς , the name of a plant, apparently < ancient Greek Ἀχαιμένης , the name of Achaemenes (see Achaemenid n.) + -ίς -id suffix³. Compare classical Latin achaemenis, the name of a plant alleged to have magical properties.

Any of various herbaceous perennials of the genus Achimenes (family Gesneriaceae), chiefly originating in Central America but cultivated elsewhere (often as hybrids) for their tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. Also (in form Achimenes): the genus itself.

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1756 P. Browne Civil & Nat. Hist. Jamaica ii. 270 Achimenes. i. Major, herbacea, subhirsuta... The larger hairy Achimenes.

1859 Horticulturalist 14 330 Culture of Achimenes... The Archimenes [sic] are conspicuous, and afford sufficient variety in themselves to satisfy the most fastidious in floriculture.

1905 Times 28 Aug. 8/4 The cultural notes are of a highly practical character, notably those on jonquils, lachenalias, achimenes, and autumn crocus.

1917 Standard Cycl. Hort. (ed. 2) I. 206/2 The garden achimenes are much confused by hybridization, and it is doubtful whether any of the pure species are in general cultivation in this country.

2004 BBC Gardeners' World Dec. 30/3 In spring I bought an achimenes, also known as the hot water plant because it is said to need watering with warm water.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	achimenes
释义	achimenesn. Brit. /əˈkɪmᵻniːz/, U.S. /əˈkɪmᵻniz/ Inflections: Plural unchanged. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin Achimenes. Etymology: < scientific Latin Achimenes (coined by P. Browne: see quot. 1756), probably < Hellenistic Greek ἀχαιμενίς , the name of a plant, apparently < ancient Greek Ἀχαιμένης , the name of Achaemenes (see Achaemenid n.) + -ίς -id suffix³. Compare classical Latin achaemenis, the name of a plant alleged to have magical properties. Any of various herbaceous perennials of the genus Achimenes (family Gesneriaceae), chiefly originating in Central America but cultivated elsewhere (often as hybrids) for their tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. Also (in form Achimenes): the genus itself. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular cultivated or ornamental plants > particular flower or plant esteemed for flower > [noun] > non-British flowers > of south or tropical America > achimenes > achimenes genus achimenes1756 the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular cultivated or ornamental plants > particular flower or plant esteemed for flower > [noun] > non-British flowers > of south or tropical America > achimenes achimenes1905 1756 P. Browne Civil & Nat. Hist. Jamaica ii. 270 Achimenes. i. Major, herbacea, subhirsuta... The larger hairy Achimenes. 1859 Horticulturalist 14 330 Culture of Achimenes... The Archimenes [sic] are conspicuous, and afford sufficient variety in themselves to satisfy the most fastidious in floriculture. 1905 Times 28 Aug. 8/4 The cultural notes are of a highly practical character, notably those on jonquils, lachenalias, achimenes, and autumn crocus. 1917 Standard Cycl. Hort. (ed. 2) I. 206/2 The garden achimenes are much confused by hybridization, and it is doubtful whether any of the pure species are in general cultivation in this country. 2004 BBC Gardeners' World Dec. 30/3 In spring I bought an achimenes, also known as the hot water plant because it is said to need watering with warm water. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1756
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