Circaea

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Translingual

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Κίρκη (Kírkē, Circe), the mythical enchantress who used the plant in her magic.

Proper noun

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Circaea f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Onagraceae – 7-10 species of flowering plants, most commonly known as enchanter's nightshades.

Hyponyms

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Descendants

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  • French: circée

Further reading

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