deripia

/dɛrɪˈpiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a type of flowering plant, possibly referring to the genus Deriphea

“The botanist specialized in the study of deripia, a plant species found in remote regions.”

Synonyms

  • obscure species
  • rare plant

Antonyms

  • common plant
  • well-known species