MESEMBRYANTHEMUM


Meaning of MESEMBRYANTHEMUM in English

[ mɪˌzɛmbrɪ'anθɪməm ]

■ noun a succulent South African plant with brightly coloured daisy-like flowers. [Genus Mesembryanthemum .]

Origin

mod. L., based on Gk mesēmbria 'noon' + anthemon 'flower'.

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