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Word: Gillyflower
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English gilofre (in the sense ‘clove’), from Old French gilofre, girofle, via medieval Latin from Greek karuophullon (from karuon ‘nut’ + phullon ‘leaf’). The ending was altered by association with flower, but gilliver survived in dialect
ˈdʒɪlɪˌflaʊə
any of a number of fragrant flowers, such as the wallflower or white stock.
Short Definition:several fragrant flowers, such as wallflower or white stock
- gilliflower
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