browallia

noun bro·wal·lia \brə-ˈwä-lē-ə\

Definition of BROWALLIA

: any of a genus (Browallia) of tropical American herbs of the nightshade family cultivated for their blue, violet, or white flowers

New Latin, from J. Browallius †1755 Swedish naturalist

First Known Use: 1782

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