episcia

noun
epi·​scia | \ i-ˈpi-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce episcia (audio) \

Definition of episcia

: any of a genus (Episcia) of tropical American herbs of the gesneriad family that have hairy foliage and are related to the African violet

Illustration of episcia

Illustration of episcia

First Known Use of episcia

circa 1868, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for episcia

New Latin, from Greek episkios shaded, from epi- + skia shadow — more at shine

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