Erica

Er-i-ca · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A feminine given name, the Latinate feminine form of Eric.

  2. 2.

    (Botany) A genus of flowering plants in the heath family, commonly known as heaths or heathers.

Related words

See also: Eric, Erika

Etymology

Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eirikr ("ever-ruler"). The botanical name comes from Greek ereike ("heath").