LYCHNISES
Noun
lychnises
plural of lychnis
Source: Wiktionary
LYCHNIS
Lych"nis, n. Etym: [L., a kind of red flower, Gr. lychni`s; cf.
ly`chnos a lamp.] (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of Old World plants belonging to the Pink family
(Caryophyllaceæ). Most of the species have brilliantly colored
flowers and cottony leaves, which may have anciently answered as
wicks for lamps. The botanical name is in common use for the garden
species. The corn cockle (Lychnis Githago) is a common weed in wheat
fields.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition