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, baby-sit, 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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