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kerria

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrɪə/
Definition of kerria

noun

  • an East Asian shrub of the rose family, which is cultivated for its yellow flowers, especially as the double-flowered variety.
    • Kerria japonica, family Rosaceae

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin, named after William Ker(r) (died 1814), English botanical collector

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