Definitions for lychnis
ˈlɪk nɪsly·ch·nis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lychnis, catchflynoun

   mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone

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1. lychnis

   Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing nearly 900 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.

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1. lychnis

   Lychnis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as "campion" or "catchfly". They are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, but have also been introduced to other parts of the world. The plants are notable for their attractive, often brightly colored flowers which can be white, red, pink, or yellow. The name Lychnis is derived from the Greek word for lamp, likely in reference to the bright color of the flowers.

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1. Lychnisnoun

   a genus of Old World plants belonging to the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). Most of the species have brilliantly colored flowers and cottony leaves, which may have anciently answered as wicks for lamps. The botanical name is in common use for the garden species. The corn cockle (Lychnis Githago) is a common weed in wheat fields

2. Etymology: [L., a kind of red flower, Gr. lychni`s; cf. ly`chnos a lamp.]

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1. Lychnis

   Lychnis is a genus of 15-25 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe, Asia and north Africa. The genus is closely related to Silene, differing in the flowers having five styles, the seed capsule having five teeth, and in the sticky stems of Lychnis. Common names include "campion" and "catchfly", the latter name based on the sticky stems.

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1. Lychnis

   lik′nis, n. a genus of erect ornamental herbs of the pink family—campions or wall-flowers. [L.]

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1. Lychnis

   A plant genus of the family CARYOPHYLLACEAE. The common name "Campion" is also used with SILENE.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lychnis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lychnis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lychnis
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychnis
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lychnis
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lychnis
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lychnis