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justicia

American  
[juh-stish-ee-uh] / dʒʌˈstɪʃ i ə /

noun

  1. any of numerous plants and shrubs of the genus Justicia, which includes the shrimp plant and water willow.


Etymology

Origin of justicia

< New Latin, after James Justice (1698–1763), Scottish horticulturist; see -ia

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Some banners at events like International Women’s Day say “Manuela justicia y esperanza” — Manuela justice and hope.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2021

Halfway through her performance, Lopez declared "justicia para todos!" or "justice for all!" followed by "let’s get loud!" a nod to her 1999 song.

From Fox News Jan. 20, 2021

In the meantime the fellow must not be allowed to annoy you, and I imagine my duty is to inform the Spanish justicia.

From Lister's Great Adventure by Harold Bindloss

No doubt he will do so, but until they apply to our justicia in the proper form, I cannot put in prison a British subject for a robbery he did not commit on Spanish soil.

From Lister's Great Adventure by Harold Bindloss

"Fiat justicia," Allard returned, with a cool endurance quite free from bitterness.

From The Game and the Candle by Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie) Ingram

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