GYPSOPHILA

Gypsophila, genus Gypsophila

(noun) Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

gypsophila (plural gypsophilas)

Any of the many flowering plants of the genus Gypsophila, which have a profusion of small pink or white flowers.

Synonyms

• baby's breath, gyp

Source: Wiktionary



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