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liatris

[ lahy-a-tris, lahy-uh- ]
/ laɪˈæ trɪs, ˈlaɪ ə- /
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noun
any of various composite plants of the genus Liatris, native to North America, having long spikes of purplish flowers.
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Origin of liatris

First recorded in 1810–15; from New Latin; unknown origin

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British Dictionary definitions for liatris

liatris
/ (laɪˈætrɪs) /

noun

Word Origin for liatris

C18: New Latin, of uncertain origin
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