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polyanthus

pol·y·an·thus [ pòllee ánthəss ] (plural pol·y·an·thus·es or pol·y·an·thi [ pòllee án th ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. hybrid primrose: a hybrid primrose with bright flowers in a variety of colors. Latin name Primula polyantha.

2. plants 
Same as  polyanthus narcissus


[Early 18th century. Via modern Latin< Greek poluanthos "having many flowers" < anthos "flower"]
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