sweet scabious
noun
a plant, Scabiosa atropurpurea, native to Europe, cultivated for its purple, reddish, or white flowers.
Origin of sweet scabious
1First recorded in 1790–1800
- Also called mourning bride.
Words Nearby sweet scabious
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