CEFR C1

akerbia

noun

Meaning

A genus of flowering plants in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to East Asia.

Examples

Akerbia is a genus of climbing plants.
The genus Akerbia contains only one species, Akerbia quinata.

Synonyms: genus, plant group

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akerbia (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈkɜːrbiə

Definition

A genus of flowering plants in the family Lardizabalaceae, native to East Asia.

Examples

Akerbia is a genus of climbing plants.
The genus Akerbia contains only one species, Akerbia quinata.

How to Use akerbia

genus Akerbia (collocation): Referring to the scientific classification of plants. — "The genus Akerbia is native to East Asia."
Akerbia quinata (collocation): The scientific name for the specific species within the Akerbia genus. — "Akerbia quinata can be grown as an ornamental vine."

Synonyms of akerbia

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