gallant soldier

noun

1. a South American plant, Galinsoga parviflora, widely distributed as a weed, having small daisy-like flowers surrounded by silvery scales: family Asteraceae (composites) Also calledJoey Hooker

Word History and Origins

Origin of gallant soldier¹

C20: by folk etymology from New Latin Galinsoga

Example Sentences

That gallant soldier who left us so lately has fallen in love with you,—so he says, and of course he knows best.

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Sir Philip Sidney was a gallant soldier, a poet, and the most accomplished gentleman of his time.

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They certainly were not flattering to one, who if not a very discreet was a very gallant soldier.

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I inclose the following brief sketch of the gallant soldier who commanded in this brilliant affair.

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He very soon made his mark as a gallant soldier, and became very popular with his men.

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