Meanings
plural baptisias
- agricultureAny of various ornamental plants of the genus Baptisia.
“We’re really excited about the new baptisias out of Chicago Botanic Garden,” said Steven Castorani, a co-owner of North Creek Nurseries, which specializes in native plants, in Landenberg, Pa.
2008 January 24, Anne Raver, “What the Nurseries Like for Spring”, in New York TimesSynonyms: wild indigo, false indigo
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of various ornamental plants of the genus Baptisia.
Origin
- Ancient Greekβαπτίζω“to immerse”
- taxonomic nameBaptisia
- Englishbaptisia
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Baptisia, derived from Ancient Greek βαπτίζω (baptízō, “to immerse”), in reference to the plant's use as a source of dye.
More words from taxonomic name, Ancient Greek
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baptisia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baptisia
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