紫華鬘
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 紫 | 華 | 鬘 |
| むらさき Grade: S |
け Grade: S |
まん Hyōgai |
| kun'yomi | goon | kan'yōon |
Etymology
Literally, “purple decorative plaque”, 紫 (murasaki, “purple”) + 華鬘 (keman, “Buddhist decorative plaque”)
Pronunciation
Noun
紫華鬘 or 紫華鬘 • (murasaki-keman)
- incised fumewort, Corydalis incisa
- Synonym: 狐の茶袋 (kitsune no chabukuro)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).