coleus

English

noun
Definitions
  • A plant in the mint family, (formerly known as Coleus blumei and Solenostemon scutellarioides), cultivated for its bright-colored or variegated leaves.
  • Any other plant formerly classified in the genus Coleus, which is now considered to be a synonym of

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κολεός (sheath, a sheath, scabbard).

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Ancient Greek

κολεός

Gloss

sheath, a sheath, scabbard

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