ˈbaŋksēə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Sir Joseph Banks died 1820 English naturalist + New Latin -ia
1. capitalized : an important genus of Australian evergreen trees or shrubs (family Proteaceae) with alternate coriaceous leaves, apetalous yellowish flowers often in showy heads, and large woody follicles containing winged seeds — see australian honeysuckle
2. -s : a plant of the genus Banksia