First Known Use: 1766
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tradescantia
noun trad·es·can·tia \ˌtra-də-ˈskan(t)-sh(ē-)ə\
Definition of TRADESCANTIA
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Origin of TRADESCANTIA
New Latin, genus name, from John Tradescant †1638 English traveler & gardener
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