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impatiens
[ im-pey-shuhnz ]
noun
, plural im·pa·tiens.
- any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Impatiens, of the balsam family, having irregular flowers in which the calyx and corolla are not clearly distinguishable and bearing fruit that bursts open to scatter the seeds.
impatiens
/ ɪmˈpeɪʃɪˌɛnz /
noun
- any balsaminaceous plant of the genus Impatiens, such as balsam, touch-me-not, busy Lizzie, and policeman's helmet
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Word History and Origins
Origin of impatiens1
1880–85; < New Latin, Latin impatiēns not enduring, not tolerating ( impatient ); alluding to the plant's quick release of seeds upon slight contact; compare the familiar name touch-me-not
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Word History and Origins
Origin of impatiens1
C18: New Latin from Latin: impatient; from the fact that the ripe pods burst open when touched
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Example Sentences
To calm his nerves, he planted impatiens in his Georgetown garden.
From The Daily Beast
Terra satis ferax, frugiferarum arborum impatiens, pecorum fcunda, sed plerumque improcera.
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This quality is expressed twice over in the Latin name Impatiens noli-me-tangere.
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The garden balsam is an annual plant, Impatiens balsamina, and the balsam apple is the fruit of Momordica balsamina, nat.
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The production of a flower-bud has even been noticed on the root of a species of Impatiens.
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The two genera best known in British gardens are Balsamina and Impatiens.
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