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 Definitions of polyanthus  [ˌpɒl iˈæn θəs]  

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Definition of 'polyanthus' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) polyanthus
any of various many-flowered primroses.

2.  polyanthus
a narcissus, Narcissus tazetta, having small white or yellow flowers.

Etymology:  (1620–30; < NL < Gk polýanthos having many flowers. See poly -, -anthous)

Definition of 'polyanthus' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) polyanthus, Primula polyantha
florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose


Definition of 'polyanthus' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) polyanthus
the oxlip. So called because the peduncle bears a many-flowered umbel. See Oxlip. (b) A bulbous flowering plant of the genus Narcissus (N. Tazetta, or N. polyanthus of some authors). See Illust. of Narcissus



'polyanthus' - Nearby Entries  

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