Vincas

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A genus of flowering plants known for their ornamental value, typically characterized by their vibrant blooms and ability to thrive in various garden conditions
2. A group of perennial flowering species commonly used in landscaping due to their resilience and colorful flowers that attract pollinators
3. Plants belonging to the Apocynaceae family recognized for their lush foliage and bright blossoms, often cultivated for borders and ground cover in gardens

Etymology: "Vincas" is simply the plural of "vinca", the name of the periwinkle genus, so its history is that of the singular form. "Vinca" was formed in New Latin, the Latin used by scientists and botanists, as a back-formation from the Latin "pervinca", the classical name for the periwinkle plant. Botanists took the shorter form as the genus name, so the word reached English as a scientific label rather than through everyday speech.