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polyanthus Definition

poly·an·thus (päl′ē an′t̸həs)

noun

  1. any of various primroses with many flowers
  2. a tender, sweet-scented narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) with clusters of small, star-shaped flowers

Etymology: ModL < Gr polyanthos: see poly- & -anthous

polyanthus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • purchase: To purchase polyanthus for planting in our existing wooden flower tubs.
polyanthus Quotes

For seasons change, And order, truth, and beauty range, Adjust, attract, and fill: The grass the polyanthus cheques; And polished porphyry reflects, By the descending rill.

—Smart, Christopher