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plumbago

plum·ba·go [ plum báygō ] (plural plum·ba·gos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. flowering plant: an evergreen Mediterranean or tropical plant of the leadwort family. Flowers: blue, white, or red, in clusters. Genus Plumbago.

2. minerals 
Same as  graphite


[Early 17th century. < Latin, "lead ore, plumbago" < plumbum "lead"]
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