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chrysanthemum

chry·san·the·mum [ kri sánthəməm, kri zánthəməm ] (plural chry·san·the·mums)


noun 
Definition:
 
flower with petal clusters: a perennial garden plant with many cultivated varieties. Flowers: brightly colored, many varied shapes, small densely clustered petals. Genus Chrysanthemum.

[Mid-16th century. < Greek khrūsanthemon "gold flower"; from the color of the corn marigold]
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