polyanthus

[ pol-ee-an-thuhs ]

noun

, plural pol·y·an·thus·es.

1. a hybrid primrose, Primula polyantha.
2. Also called polyanthus narcissus. a narcissus, Narcissus tazetta, having small white or yellow flowers.

polyanthus

/ ˌpɒlɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any of several hybrid garden primroses, esp Primula polyantha, which has brightly coloured flowers
2. polyanthus narcissus
   polyanthus narcissus a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus tazetta, having clusters of small yellow or white fragrant flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyanthus¹

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek polýanthos having many flowers. See poly-, -anthous

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyanthus¹

C18: New Latin, Greek: having many flowers

Example Sentences

Polyanthus, pol-i-an′thus, n. a kind of primrose much prized and cultivated by florists:—pl.

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The Good-Luck Lily, which is a strong and beautiful polyanthus narcissus, can be grown in bowls filled with pebbles and water.

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Polyanthus is my freedman and he has done well in giving you passage, for he is aware of my interest in your people.

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They were the dancing girls from Gades, who, as they left Polyanthus' ship, passed unnoticed in the hubbub of the leave-taking.

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Asleep with the polyanthus held fast in its hand, its bells dropping over the rosy face.

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