Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Illyria

👉 Illyria, which is a name derived from the ancient Greek word "ilí", means "the land of the elves". This name was originally used to describe the region where the elves lived and worked. However, it eventually became associated with the Roman Emperor Augustus, who named his son Romulus Illyricus, who later became emperor of Rome, which is why this term has come to be used as a reference to Rome's emperors.

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👉 Illyria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, commonly known as roses or lilacs. The name "Illibria" likely comes from its elongated shape and the presence of small white flowers that resemble the petals of an ibis. It's also a common name for the species 'Isabella' (also known as 'Rosemary').

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