wellingtonia

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌwɛlɪŋˈtəʊ.ni.ə/    美 /ˌwɛlɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ə/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A large coniferous tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum, from California. UK
  2. Wellingtonia arnottiana, now Meliosma arnottiana

词形变化

wellingtonias plural

词源

From the original taxonomic name, Wellingtonia gigantea, which was invalid because "Wellingtonia" had already been used for another plant. Probably named for the Duke of Wellington, who died the year before.
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