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mirabilis

|mi-ra-bil-is|

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/mɪˈræbɪlɪs/

wonderful

Etymology
Etymology Information

'mirabilis' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mirabilis', where 'mirabilis' meant 'wonderful' or 'admirable'.

Historical Evolution

'mirabilis' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins, retaining its form and meaning in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wonderful' or 'admirable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a genus of flowering plants in the family Nyctaginaceae, commonly known as the four o'clock flowers.

The mirabilis blooms in the late afternoon, hence its common name, four o'clock flower.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42