chrysanthemum

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós, “gold”) and ἄνθεμον (ánthemon, “flower”), from ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”).

noun

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

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