armeria

/ ɑːˈmiːrɪə /

noun

1. the generic name for thrift

Word History and Origins

Origin of armeria¹

New Latin, from flos armeriae, a species of dianthus

Example Sentences

Piazza Armeria Bishop Rosario Gisana was recorded admitting to having covered up for the priest, the Rev. Giuseppe Rugolo.

From Seattle Times

The same day, in the northwestern state of Colima, a mayoral candidate of the Citizen Movement party in Armeria was shot by gunmen while in his vehicle.

From Seattle Times

Such pledges are music to the ears of voters in Tecomán and three nearby municipalities – Armería, Ixtlahuacán and Manzanillo – all of which elected mayors from Amlo’s party, Morena, in July.

From The Guardian

Other self-sowing annuals include the sculptural and wiry Verbena bonariensis and the phlox-like Silene armeria.

From Washington Post

Silene compacta: half-hardy, 3 to 6 inches, bright pink; clustered as in S. Armeria.

From Project Gutenberg