logania

American  

[loh-gey-nee-uh] / loʊˈgeɪ ni ə /

noun

1. any of several plants or shrubs of the genus Logania, native chiefly to Australia, having small white or pink flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of logania

< New Latin: genus name, after James Logan (1674–1751), colonial American botanist, born in Ireland; -ia

Example Sentences

“That’s the thing that struck me about Don, someone who’s lived and experienced some of the darkest moments in American history and to still be so optimistic about everything and easygoing — it says a lot about his character,” said Ana Logania, a colleague of seven years.

From Washington Post

“He was the worst person to gossip with,” Logania joked.

From Washington Post