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erica
CIDE DICTIONARY
erica, n. [NL., fr. L. erice heath, Gr. .].
A genus of shrubby plants, including the heaths, many of them producing beautiful flowers. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
erica, n. any shrub or heath of the genus Erica, with small leathery leaves and bell-like flowers.
Derivative
ericaceous adj.
Etymology
L f. Gk ereike heath
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