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Definition of 'lychnis'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) lychnis
any showy-flowered plant of the genus Lychnis, of the pink family.

Etymology: (1595–1605; < L < Gk lychnís red flower)

Definition of 'lychnis'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) lychnis, catchfly
mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone

Definition of 'lychnis'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) lychnis
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

Definition of 'lychnis'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

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

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