transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlü(s)-ˌstrīf ]
noun
Etymology: intended as translation of Greek lysimacheios loosestrife (as if from lysis act of loosing + machesthai to fight) — more at lysis
Date: 1548
1. : any of a genus ( Lysimachia ) of plants of the primrose family with leafy stems and usually yellow or white flowers
2. : any of a genus ( Lythrum, family Lythraceae, the loosestrife family) of herbs having entire leaves and including some with showy spikes of purple flowers ; especially : purple loosestrife