Ranunculus

See also: ranunculus

Translingual

Etymology

Latin ranunculus (little frog)

Proper noun

Ranunculus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Ranunculaceae – ranunculuses, including the buttercup etc.

Usage notes

  • The genus is apparently not monophyletic, so some of the more than 350 species are likely to be assigned to newly created genera or to other existing genera.

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Hyponyms

Descendants

  • English: ranunculin, ranunculus

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