Sisyrinchium

See also: sisyrinchium

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὗς (hûs), pig, and Ancient Greek ῥύγχος (rhúnkhos), snout, alluding to swine grubbing the roots for food

Proper noun

Sisyrinchium n

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Iridaceae – certain flowering plants.
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