zizania

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of plants in the grass family, commonly known as 'zizyphus' or 'zizania'.

  - "The zizania plant is widely cultivated for its edible seeds."
  - "Zizania is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine."

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Variants

List of all variants of zizania that leads to same result
titania , titanias , Titania

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'zizyphos', meaning 'thorny, prickly'.

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Trivia

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1. The zizania plant is also known as 'sea-oats' because of its distinctive shape and habitat.

2. The seeds of the zizania plant are often roasted and eaten as a snack or used as a flavoring in various dishes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zizyphus: A genus of plants in the Rhamnaceae family, commonly known as 'jujube' or 'chinese date'. It is unrelated to the zizania genus.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the zizania plant was believed to have medicinal properties and was used to treat various ailments.

How to Memorize "zizania"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant with thorny leaves and edible seeds. Visualize the plant in different seasons and growing conditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zizania' with the taste and texture of its edible seeds, or with the thorny leaves of the plant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zizania: Zesty, Irresistible, Zingy, Ancient, Nutritious, Incredible' to remember the word.

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