gentianella

/ (ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə, -ʃɪə-) /

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

gentian, gentian blue, gentian family, gentian violet, gentianaceous, gentianella, gentianophil, gentianophobic, gentile, gentile da fabriano, gentileschi

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Princess Gentianella gathered up her train with much dignity and turned her back on the Prince.
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That was how the Princess Gentianella was left alone in the most beautiful garden on this side of the sun.
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Princess Gentianella danced for joy, in and out of the Prince's bright flower-beds.
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"There was a prince on the other side," confessed the Princess Gentianella.
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"I am going to find the Witch's daughter," answered Princess Gentianella, looking back impatiently.
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