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potentilla

Pronunciation: /ˌpəʊt(ə)nˈtɪlə/
Definition of potentilla

noun

  • a plant of a genus that includes the cinquefoils, especially (in gardening) a small shrub with yellow or red flowers.
    • Genus Potentilla, family Rosaceae: many species

Origin:

modern Latin, based on Latin potent- 'being powerful' (with reference to its herbal qualities) + the diminutive suffix -illa

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