birkenia

/ˈbɜːrkɪniə/ or /ˈbɝːrkɪnɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, particularly the bearberry and kinnikinnick.

“The hiker picked some birkenia to dry for later use as a tea substitute.”

2. adjective

Related to or resembling the birkenia plant, especially in being red or reddish in color.

“The birkenia-colored flowers bloomed in the springtime.”

Synonyms

  • bearberry
  • heather
  • kinnikinnick

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant
  • weed