aktinīdija

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See also: aktinīdijā

Latvian

 aktinīdija on Latvian Wikipedia
Aktinīdija

Etymology

Apparently from the scientific name of this plant (genus Actinidia).

Pronunciation

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Noun

aktinīdija f (4th declension)

  1. kiwi plant (a climber plant of the genus Actinidia with green or yellowish fruits that contain vitamin C)
    aktinīdiju dzimtathe family Actinidiaceae
    aktinīdiju augļi satur daudz C vitamīnathe kiwi fruit contains a lot of vitamin C
    parastā aktinīdija ir dekoratīvs 2-7 metrus augsts vīteņaugs ar plānām, iegarenām lapām un ļoti smaržīgiem, baltiem ziediemthe ordinary kiwi plant is a decorative, 2-7m tall climber plant with thin, elongated leaves and very fragrant white flowers

Usage notes

  • Aktinīdija usually refers to the plant; the fruit itself is more often called kivi.

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