calliopsis

[ kal-ee-op-sis ]

noun

1. any of several species of coreopsis, especially Coreopsis tinctoria, a widely cultivated garden plant.

calliopsis

/ ˌkælɪˈɒpsɪs /

noun

1. another name for coreopsis

Word History and Origins

Origin of calliopsis¹

calli- + -opsis

Example Sentences

Calliopsis (Coreopsis), yellow with red or brown center; two feet; mid-July, until killed by frost.

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