Meanings
noungypsophila (plural gypsophilas)
plural gypsophilas
- Any of the many flowering plants of the genus Gypsophila, which have a profusion of small pink or white flowers.
Gypsophilas are easily grown from seeds.
2004, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, A Garden for Life, page 752 more examples
There are annual and perennial gypsophilas.
1999, Hanneke Van Dijk, Encyclopedia of Border Plants, page 151Gypsophilas are closely related to pinks and carnations.
2001, David Michener, Nan Sinton, editors, Taylor's Guide to Ground Covers, page 243Synonyms: baby's breath, gyp
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of the many flowering plants of the genus Gypsophila, which have a profusion of small pink or white flowers.
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Origin
From the genus name.
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