释义 |
ne·phe·li·um \nə̇ˈfēlēəm, neˈ-\ noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin nephelion, a plant, probably burdock, from Greek nephelion small cloud, diminutive of nephelē cloud : a genus of Asiatic and Australian trees (family Sapindaceae) having terminal panicles of small flowers succeeded by fruits with a sweet edible pulp and a warty crust — see rambutan |