GYPSOPHILA


Meaning of GYPSOPHILA in English

jipˈsäfələ noun

Etymology: New Latin, from gypso- (from Latin gypsum ) + -phila

1. capitalized : a large genus of Old World herbs (family Caryophyllaceae) having small delicate paniculate flowers with naked gamosepalous calyx and 5-clawed petals

2. -s : any plant of the genus Gypsophila — called also baby's breath

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