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Meaning of "erica" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ERICA

Via Latin from Greek ereikē heath.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ERICA

erica  [ˈɛrɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ERICA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Erica is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ERICA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Erica

Erica /ˈɛrɨkə/, is a genus of approximately 860 species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. The English common names "heath" and "heather" are shared by some closely related genera of similar appearance. The genus Calluna was formerly included in Erica – it differs in having even smaller scale-leaves (less than 2–3 mm long), and the flower corolla being consisting of separate petals. Erica is sometimes referred to as "winter (or spring) heather" to distinguish it from Calluna (summer (or autumn) heather).

Definition of erica in the English dictionary

The definition of erica in the dictionary is any shrub of the ericaceous genus Erica, including the heaths and some heathers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ERICA


Africa
ˈæfrɪkə
America
əˈmɛrɪkə
amphitricha
æmˈfɪtrɪkə
areca
ˈærɪkə
Armorica
ɑːˈmɒrɪkə
esoterica
ˌɛsəʊˈtɛrɪkə
Mesoamerica
ˌmɛsəʊəˈmɛrɪkə
paprika
ˈpæprɪkə
peritricha
pəˈrɪtrɪkə
pricker
ˈprɪkə
ricker
ˈrɪkə
tricker
ˈtrɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ERICA

eriach
eric
Eric the Red
Eric XIV
ericaceous
ericoid
Ericson
Eridani
Eridanus
Erie
Erie Canal
Erigena
erigeron
Eriksson
Erin
erinaceous
eringo
erinite
erinus

WORDS THAT END LIKE ERICA

Arica
Central America
East Africa
French Equatorial Africa
French West Africa
Gorica
Horn of Africa
Latin America
myrica
North Africa
North America
Podgorica
Portuguese East Africa
Republic of South Africa
South Africa
South America
Spanish West Africa
sub-Saharan Africa
United States of America
West Africa

Synonyms and antonyms of erica in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «erica» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ERICA

Find out the translation of erica to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of erica from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «erica» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

埃里卡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

erica
570 millions of speakers

English

erica
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एरिका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إيريكا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эрика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

erica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Erica
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

erica
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Erica
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erica
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エリカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에리카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Erica
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

erica
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எரிகா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एरिकिका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

erica
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

erica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Erica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Еріка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

erica
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

erica
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Erica
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

erica
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

erica
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of erica

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ERICA»

The term «erica» is very widely used and occupies the 10.947 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ERICA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about erica

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QUOTES WITH «ERICA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word erica.
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Susan Lucci
Erica Kane was a spectacular role for any actress to play, and I felt so lucky to be the one who got to do it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ERICA»

Discover the use of erica in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to erica and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Animal
Neither evangelical nor proselytizing, Animal invites the reader to think beyond the boundaries of a subject that has a direct effect on our day-to-day lives.
Erica Fudge, 2004
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Charisma and the Fictions of Black Leadership
How a preoccupation with charismatic leadership in African American culture has influenced literature from World War I to the present
Erica Renee Edwards, 2012
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Deconstructing Developmental Psychology
Deconstructing Developmental Psychology interrogates the assumptions and practices surrounding the psychology of child development, providing a critical evaluation of the role and contribution of developmental psychology within social ...
Erica Burman, 2007
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All Fall Down
It looks like someone is taking justice into their own hands. And the more Melanie investigates, the more she begins to fear it might even be someone she knows. But one thing is certain, this killer will stop at nothing until all fall down.
Erica Spindler, 2011
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Fear of Flying: Fortieth Anniversary Edition
Nearly four decades later, the novel has lost none of its insight, verve, or jaw-dropping wit.
Erica Jong, 2013
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Barbie's Queer Accessories
Illustrated with photographs of various interpretations and alterations of Barbie, this book encompasses both Barbie glorification and abjection as it testifies to the irrefutably compelling qualities of this bestselling toy.
Erica Rand, 1995
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Erica White’s Beat Candida Cookbook: Over 250 recipes with a ...
The bestseller that has transformed the lives of thousands. From Erica White, nutritionist and one-time candida sufferer, this is the definitive guide to the anti-candida diet, with easy-to-make recipes that will cure you for good.
Erica White, 2011
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Machiavelli's Ethics
By identifying a rigorous structure of principles behind Machiavelli's historical examples, the book should also open up fresh debates about his relationship to later philosophers, including Rousseau, Hobbes, and Kant.
Erica Benner, 2009
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How to Save Your Own Life
Erica Jong--like Isadora Wing, her fictional doppelganger--was rich and famous, brainy and beautiful, and soaring high with erotica and marijuana in 1977, the year this book was first published.
Erica Jong, 2006
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Conversations with Erica Jong
She speaks for all women writers who have addressed sexual topics and who have suffered retaliation. She tells the story of the struggle to keep writing honestly when the public's perception of one's work has made one a target.
Charlotte Templin, Erica Jong, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ERICA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term erica is used in the context of the following news items.
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Erica Packer takes kids to Paris, where she stands out amid VIP …
The family headed to Paris for the 2015-16 Christian Dior Haute Couture collection show, where Erica (pictured) lined up with the likes of ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Adopt-A-Teacher: Erica Bonin, Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Teacher: Erica Bonin. School: Jefferson Island Road Elementary School. Grade/Subject: 4th Grade. From the teacher: I teach ELA and Social ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
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Erica Mena, Shad Moss Wedding Postponed? Former LHH Star …
(Photo : Getty/Ethan Miller) Erica Mena hints wedding with Shad Moss. Former "Love & Hip Hop" star says wedding is "happening soon.". «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
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Memorial Service Announcement: Erica Helm -Glover (Bolingbrook, IL)
On July 3, 2015, Erica Helm Glover lost her battle with Tuberous Sclerosis. We discovered Erica had Tuberous Sclerosis when she was just a ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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GOLF: New Hope's Erica Herr helping out at Wake Forest
Wake Forest freshman Erica Herr, of New Hope, had her best ... Rock North graduate and New Hope's own Erica Herr just finished a fantastic ... «Bucks Local News, Jul 15»
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Erica Mena Reveals Fans Will Be 'A Part Of' Wedding To Shad Moss
Wedding bells will be chiming soon for Erica Mena and Shad Moss! The 'Love and Hip Hop' actress EXCLUSIVELY opened up to ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
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Gospel Artist Erica Campbell Bringing Help 2.0 Tour To Houston
Gospel-recording artist Erica Campbell is currently on her nationwide tour for the re-release of her first solo album, “Help 2.0” and will be ... «Your Houston News, Jul 15»
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Adopt-A-Teacher: Erica Fuselier, JW Faulk
Teacher: Erica Fuselier. School: J.W. Faulk Elementary School. Grade/Subject: 3rd Grade. From the teacher: This is my second year teaching ... «The Daily Advertiser, Jul 15»
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HILLSBOROUGH: Scout Erica Bower raises money to help breast …
Erica Bower, 17, of Hillsborough, a rising senior at Immacu´lata High School, left, raised $830 to buy scarves, hats, pros´thetics and other items ... «Packet Online, Jul 15»
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Erica Collura's Monday night into Tuesday forecast
"After early morning sunshine, a sun/cloud mix is forecast this afternoon with spotty showers/storms and afternoon high temperatures in the mid ... «WKRC TV Cincinnati, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Erica [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/erica>. Apr 2024 ».
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