ZINNIA


Meaning of ZINNIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈzi-nē-ə, ˈzē-; ˈzin-yə, ˈzēn- ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Johann G. Zinn died 1759 German botanist

Date: 1767

: any of a genus ( Zinnia ) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers

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