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Gentian

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Gender Masculine
Usage Albanian

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From the name of the flowering plant called the gentian, the roots of which are used to create a tonic. It is derived from the name of the Illyrian king GENTIUS, who supposedly discovered its medicinal properties.

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blue, flora, flowers, nature, plants, purple
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Entry added September 1, 2013
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