Etymology of the English word lythraceous
the English word
lythraceousderived from the New Latin word
Lythrumderived from the Greek word
luthron, λύϑρον, λύτρον (something to loosen with; a redemption price (figuratively, atonement))
Date
The earliest known usage of lythraceous in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
