释义 |
achim·e·nes \əˈkimə(ˌ)nēz\ noun Etymology: New Latin, alteration of Latin achaemenis, a plant (probably Euphorbia antiquorum) used in magic rites, from Greek achaimenis 1. capitalized : a genus of tropical American herbs (family Gesneriaceae) commonly cultivated for their gloxinialike flowers 2. plural achimenes : a plant of the genus Achimenes |