Definition of Erica

1. Noun. Any plant of the genus Erica.

Exact synonyms: True Heath
Generic synonyms: Heath
Group relationships: Genus Erica
Specialized synonyms: Briar, Brier, Erica Arborea, Tree Heath, Erica Carnea, Spring Heath, Winter Heath, Bell Heather, Erica Cinerea, Fine-leaved Heath, Heather Bell, Bell Heather, Cross-leaved Heath, Erica Tetralix, Cornish Heath, Erica Vagans, Erica Lusitanica, Portuguese Heath, Spanish Heath, Erica Perspicua, Prince Of Wales Heath, Prince-of-wales'-heath

Definition of Erica

1. n. A genus of shrubby plants, including the heaths, many of them producing beautiful flowers.

Definition of Erica

1. a shrub of the heath family [n -S]

Medical Definition of Erica

1. A genus of shrubby plants, including the heaths, many of them producing beautiful flowers. Origin: NL, fr. L. Erice heath, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erica

Ergotrate Maleate
ergotropic
ergotropic
ergotropism
ergots
ergot alkaloid-associated heart disease
ergot alkaloids
ergot poisoning
ergs
eriach
eriachs
Erianthus
Erianthus ravennae
eric
erica (current term)
erica (current term)
Ericaceae
ericaceous
ericaceous
Ericales
ericas
Erica arborea
Erica carnea
Erica cinerea
Erica Jong
Erica lusitanica
Erica perspicua
Erica tetralix
Erica vagans
Erichsen

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