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centaurea
[ sen-tawr-ee-uh ]
/ sɛnˌtɔr i ə /
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noun
any of numerous composite plants of the genus Centaurea, having tubular flowers in a variety of colors.Compare cornflower (def. 1), knapweed.
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centaurea
/ (ˌsɛntɔːˈrɪə, sɛnˈtɔːrɪə) /
noun
any plant of the genus Centaurea, which includes the cornflower and knapweed
Word Origin for centaurea
C19: ultimately from Greek Kentauros the Centaur; see centaury
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