SCHIZANTHUS


Meaning of SCHIZANTHUS in English

[ skɪt'sanθəs ]

■ noun a South American plant of the nightshade family, with irregularly lobed flowers having contrasting colours. [Genus Schizanthus .]

Origin

mod. L., from Gk skhizein 'to split' + anthos 'flower'.

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