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chrysanthemum definition

chrysan·themum (kri san′t̸hə məm, -zan′-)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Chrysanthemum) of plants of the composite family, cultivated for their showy flowers which bloom in late summer and fall in a variety of colors, most commonly yellow, white, red, or purple
  2. the flower

Etymology: ModL < L < Gr chrysanthemon, marigold, lit., golden flower < chrysos (see chrysalis) + anthemon, a flower

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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