Etymology

helichryse

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Today it means: An unidentified plant with yellow flowers, anciently used in garlands. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἑλίχρῡσος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἑλίχρῡσος“gold flower”
  2. English todayhelichryse

From Ancient Greek ἑλίχρῡσος (helíkhrūsos, “gold flower”).

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