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genus Eleusine

genus Eleusine

9.9
A group of grass plants from warm regions, some grown for grain
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ɪˈluːsaɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Eleusine
  • The genus Eleusine includes several important cereal species.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the distribution of genus Eleusine in African savannas.

  • Certain grains from the genus Eleusine are important in traditional agriculture.

  • The species genus Eleusine is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Did you know that genus Eleusine is native to Africa?

  • Certain grains from the genus Eleusine are important in traditional agriculture.

  • The genus Eleusine includes several important cereal species cultivated for food.

  • Researchers studied the distribution of the genus Eleusine in African savannas for their ecological impact.

Synonyms

Eleusine
vsgenus Eleusine
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of grasses that grow in warm grasslands and includes finger millet

is the same group but stresses domestication and cereal cultivation of some species

Surface Forms

genus Eleusine singular
genera Eleusine plural

Morphology

genus + Eleusine

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Eleusine' names the group of grasses, so the meaning 'the genus named Eleusine (a group of grasses)' is directly derivable from the constituents. This taxonomic noun phrase follows standard, cross-linguistic naming patterns, so a learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Eleusine may come from an old Greek place called Eleusis, a town famous for stories about grain and the harvest. That's why the name helps you remember these are grasses that include important 'grains' used as cereals.