CATANANCHE


Meaning of CATANANCHE in English

n. any composite plant of the genus Catananche, with blue or yellow flowers.

[ mod.L f. L catanance plant used in love-potions f. Gk katanagke (as CATA-, anagke compulsion) ]

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