Definitions for ixoraˈɪk sər ə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ix•o•raˈɪk sər ə(n.)
any of numerous tropical shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Ixora, of the madder family, having glossy leaves and clusters of showy flowers in a variety of colors.
Category: Botany, Plants
Origin of ixora:
1815–20; < NL (Linnaeus) 蠐 Skt īśvara Ishvara, Hindu deity
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