sibbaldus

/sɪbˈbɔːldəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant, specifically a genus of flowering plants in the family Gentianaceae.

“The new botanical discovery belonged to the sibbaldus species and could potentially be used to develop new medicines.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Scottish origin.

“John Sibbaldus was a renowned Scottish poet and writer of the 18th century.”

Synonyms

  • gentian
  • gentianaceae

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant