gentianella

/ (ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə, -ʃɪə-) /

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noun

any of various gentianaceous plants, esp the alpine species Gentiana acaulis, which has showy blue flowers

any of several related plants of the genus Gentianella

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Word Origin for gentianella

C17: from New Latin, literally: a little gentian

Words nearby gentianella

genteel, genteelism, gentian, gentianaceous, gentian blue, gentianella, gentian family, gentian violet, gentile, Gentile da Fabriano, Gentileschi

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How to use gentianella in a sentence

Gentian-blue is a useful word, bringing to mind the piercingly powerful hue of the Gentianella.
Wood and Garden|Gertrude Jekyll
"There was a prince on the other side," confessed the Princess Gentianella.
The Other Side of the Sun|Evelyn Sharp
Princess Gentianella danced for joy, in and out of the Prince's bright flower-beds.
The Other Side of the Sun|Evelyn Sharp
That was how the Princess Gentianella was left alone in the most beautiful garden on this side of the sun.
The Other Side of the Sun|Evelyn Sharp

Princess Gentianella gathered up her train with much dignity and turned her back on the Prince.
The Other Side of the Sun|Evelyn Sharp