name
Erica
name
1
A female given name, the feminine form of Eric.
"Erica graduated top of her class."
noun
1
Any of the many heather plants in the genus Erica, often grown in gardens.
"The rockery was planted with several types of erica."
How to Use Erica
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a woman's first name, or a heather shrub used in gardening.
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Etymology
The feminine form of Eric; the plant genus name comes separately from Greek ereike ("heath, heather").