SALPIGLOSSIS


Meaning of SALPIGLOSSIS in English

[ ˌsalpɪ'glɒsɪs ]

■ noun a South American plant of the nightshade family, with brightly patterned funnel-shaped flowers. [Genus Salpiglossis .]

Origin

mod. L., formed irregularly from Gk salpinx 'trumpet' + glōssa 'tongue'.

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