ˈsīkləmən also ˈsik- noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kyklaminos, kyklamis ( Cyclamen graecum ), probably from kyklos circle, wheel — more at wheel
1. capitalized : a small genus of widely cultivated Eurasian plants (family Primulaceae) having centrally depressed rounded tubers, basal leaves, and nodding white, pink, or purplish flowers with reflexed petals
2. -s
a. : a plant or flower of the genus Cyclamen
b. : shooting star
3. -s : a very dark reddish purple