gentianella
British
/ ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə, -ʃɪə- /
noun
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any of various gentianaceous plants, esp the alpine species Gentiana acaulis, which has showy blue flowers
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any of several related plants of the genus Gentianella
Etymology
Origin of gentianella
C17: from New Latin, literally: a little gentian
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