leontopodium

/ lɪˌɒntəˈpəʊdɪəm /

noun

1. See edelweiss
   any plant of the Eurasian alpine genus Leontopodium, esp L. alpinum See edelweiss

Word History and Origins

Origin of leontopodium¹

New Latin, from Greek leōn lion + podion, diminutive of pous foot (from the shape of the flowers)

Example Sentences

The beautiful edelweiss of the Alps is a species of Gnaphalium, G. leontopodium.

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