erica

nouncommon in dialogue

Any of many heathers, of the genus Erica, used as garden plants

noun

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Any of many heathers, of the genus Erica, used as garden plants
I have now arrived at the third year since the ericas were seedlings and cuttings; and, as much can be said in this stage of their growth applicable to future years, it is my intention to do so.

Etymology

Borrowed from Translingual Erica.

Forms

plural: ericas

erection · The act of building or putting up or together of something.eric · A fine paid as compensation for violent crimes.Eric · A male given name from the Germanic languages.

erica · Any of many heathers, of the genus Erica, used as garden plants

Erica · A female given name from the Germanic languages or Old Norse.Erich · A surname from German.Erik · A male given name from Old Norse, variant of Eric.

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