achimenes

[ uh-kim-uh-neez ]

noun

, plural a·chim·e·nes.

1. any of several tropical American herbs of the genus Achimenes, cultivated for their showy, tubular flowers.

achimenes

/ ˌækɪˈmiːniːz /

noun

1. any plant of the tropical S American tuberous-rooted perennial genus Achimenes, with showy red, blue, or white tubular flowers, some of which are grown as greenhouse plants: family Gesneriaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of achimenes¹

< New Latin (1791), alteration of Latin achaemenis < Greek achaimenís

Word History and Origins

Origin of achimenes¹

from Latin achaemenis, from Greek achaimenis, a species of euphorbia

Example Sentences

Achimenes are stove bulbs and cannot be grown without a sufficiency of heat.

From Project Gutenberg

Trevirana or Achimenes, and Columnea, are removed to Gesneriace.

From Project Gutenberg