Echinacea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Echinacea is a noun meaning (countable) Any of several plants, of genus Echinacea, having pinkish-purple flowers.
Meaning
(countable) Any of several plants, of genus Echinacea, having pinkish-purple flowers.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A herbal medicine extracted from the roots and seeds of such plants.
Example Sentences
Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
Word Forms
- echinaceas
Related Words
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