chrysanthemum

See also: Chrysanthemum

English

Etymology

From Latin chrȳsanthemum from Ancient Greek χρῡσάνθεμον (khrūsánthemon, Persian buttercup).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɹɪˈsænθəməm/, /kɹəˈsænθəmʌm/
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Noun

chrysanthemum (plural chrysanthemums or chrysanthema)

  1. Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

Synonyms

  • mum (mainly US)

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