epacridEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἔπακρος (épakros, “pointed at the tip”), from ἄκρα (ákra).epacrid means any of the family Ericaceae (syn. Epacridaceae) of heathers. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.nounAny of the family Ericaceae (syn. Epacridaceae) of heathers.