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baby's-breath
or ba·bies'-breath
[ bey-beez-breth ]
/ ˈbeɪ bizˌbrɛθ /
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noun
a tall plant, Gypsophila paniculata, of the pink family, having lance-shaped leaves and numerous small, fragrant, white or pink flowers.
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Origin of baby's-breath
First recorded in 1885–90; so called from its delicate odor and bloom
Words nearby baby's-breath
baby-minder, baby-mother, Babyn Yar, baby primrose, babyproof, baby's-breath, babysit, baby-sitter, baby snatcher, baby split, baby spot
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British Dictionary definitions for baby's-breath
baby's-breath
babies'-breath
noun
a tall Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, Gypsophila paniculata, bearing small white or pink fragrant flowers
any of several other plants, such as the grape hyacinth and certain bedstraws, that have small scented flowers
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