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genus Pimenta

genus Pimenta

9.3
A small group of tropical American trees that includes the allspice tree
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs pɪˈmɛntə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Pimenta
  • Allspice, a popular kitchen spice, comes from a tree in the genus Pimenta.

Examples

  • The genus Pimenta includes several species notable for their aromatic leaves and berries.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Pimenta growing in the Caribbean.

  • The genus Pimenta includes the famous allspice tree.

  • Did you know that genus Pimenta belongs to the myrtle family?

  • Allspice, a popular kitchen spice, comes from a tree in the genus Pimenta.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Pimenta growing in the Caribbean.

  • The genus Pimenta includes several species notable for their aromatic leaves and berries.

Synonyms

Pimenta
vsgenus Pimenta
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of tropical trees that includes the allspice tree with aromatic berries used as a spice

describes a small American myrtle-family group without naming specific native areas

Surface Forms

genus Pimenta singular
genera Pimenta plural

Morphology

genus + Pimenta

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Pimenta' (the group of trees); a learner who knows both constituents will understand this refers to the genus called Pimenta containing those species. Taxonomic noun + name constructions are transparent and cross-linguistically common, so the MWE is immediately comprehensible given knowledge of the parts.

Etymology

Genus Pimenta comes from the old Portuguese and Spanish word Pimenta for 'pepper'. Early explorers used it for the strong-smelling berries of tropical trees like 'allspice', so the name now means this small group of tropical trees that includes the allspice tree.