gentian

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Gentiana brachyphylla, a gentian

gentian sing (pl.: gentians)

  1. (botanica) genziana (pianta a fiore della famiglia delle Gentianaceae)
  • IPA: /ˈdʒɛnʃən/

dal latino gentiana, a sua volta probabilmente originato da un termine in lingua illirica