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mesembryanthemum
[ muh-zem-bree-an-thuh-muhm ]
noun
- any of various chiefly Old World plants of the genus Mesembryanthemum, having thick, fleshy leaves and often showy flowers.
mesembryanthemum
/ mɪzˌɛmbrɪˈænθɪməm /
noun
- any plant of a South African genus ( Mesembryanthemum ) of succulent-leaved prostrate or erect plants widely grown in gardens and greenhouses: family Aizoaceae See fig marigold ice plant Livingstone daisy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mesembryanthemum1
< New Latin (Linnaeus), irregular < Greek mesēmbrí ( a ) midday + ánthemon flower
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mesembryanthemum1
C18: New Latin, from Greek mesēmbria noon + anthemon flower
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Example Sentences
In this way came sea lavender in full bloom, crimson monkey plant from the London window-box, and cuttings of mesembryanthemum.
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This plant (Mesembryanthemum cristallinum) gets its name from the crystalline ice-like covering of the leaves.
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One of the most common among the many varieties of sea-anemones is the Actinia mesembryanthemum.
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Actinia mesembryanthemum is the common Smooth Anemone which abounds on every part of our coast.
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The principal genus in this order is that of Mesembryanthemum, the Fig-marigold.
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