aktinīdija

Apparently from the scientific name of this plant (genus Actinidia).

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aktinīdija f (4th declension)

1. kiwi plant (a climber plant of the genus Actinidia with green or yellowish fruits that contain vitamin C)

   aktinīdiju dzimta ― the family Actinidiaceae

   aktinīdiju augļi satur daudz C vitamīna ― the kiwi fruit contains a lot of vitamin C

   parastā aktinīdija ir dekoratīvs 2-7 metrus augsts vīteņaugs ar plānām, iegarenām lapām un ļoti smaržīgiem, baltiem ziediem ― the ordinary kiwi plant is a decorative, 2-7m tall climber plant with thin, elongated leaves and very fragrant white flowers

• Aktinīdija usually refers to the plant; the fruit itself is more often called kivi.

• (fruit): kivi