noun.
A large genus of branched rigid shrubs, of the natural order Ericaceæ, consisting of more than 400 species, most of which are natives of southern Africa, a few being found in Europe and Asia; the heaths.
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noun.
A genus of shrubby plants, including the heaths, many of them producing beautiful flowers.
noun.
Any of many heathers, of the genus Erica, used as garden plants
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noun.
any plant of the genus Erica
Word Usage
"Bozo The Neoclown says: would it be “censorship” to cut off the presidential address to the repugnantscum “retreat” 20 minutes early since he had erica cantor southern belle bent over a mint julep and spanking the talking point out of him?"