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Acnida

noun
Ac·​ni·​da | \ ak-ˈnī-də\

Definition of Acnida

: a genus of American herbs (family Amaranthaceae) having entire leaves, greenish spicate flowers, and small utricles — see water hemp sense 1

History and Etymology for Acnida

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + Greek knidē nettle

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