Dracunculus (aroid)
WordNet
noun
(1) Type genus of the family Dracunculidae
(2) Tuberous herbaceous perennials: dragon arum
WiktionaryText
Etymology
draco, dragon + diminutive ending.
Dracunculus medinensis is an extremely long worm which causes a burning rash up the leg of humans, explaining the choice of genus name.
Proper noun
- A zoological name at the rank of genus. Circumscription of the genus will vary with taxonomic viewpoint.