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Japanese
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Etymology
Literally, “gourd grass”, 瓜 (uri, “gourd”) + 草 (kusa, “grass, plant”)
Pronunciation
Noun
瓜草 or 瓜草 • (urikusa)
- Lindernia crustacea
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Derived terms