LEWISIA

Lewisia, genus Lewisia

(noun) genus of western North American low-growing herbs having linear woolly leaves and large pink flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

lewisia (plural lewisias)

Any plant of the genus Lewisia.

Source: Wiktionary



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10 May 2025

BEATIFY

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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