(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:50:27

Gar*cin"i*a (?), n. [NL.] Bot.

A genus of plants, including the mangosteen tree (Garcinia Mangostana), found in the islands of the Indian Archipelago; -- so called in honor of Dr. Garcin.

 

© Webster 1913.

I like it!

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.