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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

Words nearby liatris

Liaoyuan, liar, liard, liar paradox, Lias, liatris, lib, libation, Libau, Libava, libber
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British Dictionary definitions for liatris

liatris
/ (laɪˈætrɪs) /

noun

See blazing star (def. 2)

Word Origin for liatris

C18: New Latin, of uncertain origin
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