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1. (n.) four-o'clock
any plant of the genus Mirabilis, having tubular flowers that open in the late afternoon.
Etymology: (1750–60)
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1. (noun) Four-o'clock
a plant of the genus Mirabilis. There are about half a dozen species, natives of the warmer parts of America. The common four-o'clock is M. Jalapa. Its flowers are white, yellow, and red, and open toward sunset, or earlier in cloudy weather; hence the name. It is also called marvel of Peru, and afternoon lady
2. (noun) Four-o'clock
the friar bird; -- so called from its cry, which resembles these words
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