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gypsophila definition

gyp·soph·ila (jip säf′i lə)

noun

any of a genus (Gypsophila) of plants of the pink family, bearing clusters of small white or pink flowers with a delicate fragrance; baby's breath

Etymology: ModL: see gypsum & -phil

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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