JAPONICA


Meaning of JAPONICA in English

[ dʒə'pɒnɪkə ]

■ noun an Asian shrub of the rose family, with bright red flowers followed by edible fruits. [ Chaenomeles speciosa (Japanese quince) and related species.]

Origin

C19: mod. L., feminine of japonicus 'Japanese'.

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