gentianella

British

/ -ʃɪə-, ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə /

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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Etymology

Origin of gentianella

C17: from New Latin, literally: a little _gentian

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Eyes of gentianella's azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses, put for locks— Which a little breeze, at pleasure, Set a-waving round his eyes.

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About the middle of the pass she revived a little, and noticed the flowers, which were lovely—such gentianellas, auriculas, large golden lilies, &c.

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“Eyes of gentianellas azure, Staring, winking at the skies; Nose of gillyflowers and box; Scented grasses put for locks, Which a little breeze at pleasure Set a-waving round his eyes.”

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At last they came to the cold region of those delicate nurslings of the hills, the gentianellas and gentians.

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