polyanthus

American  

[pol-ee-an-thuhs] / ˌpɒl iˈæn θəs /

noun

plural

polyanthuses

1. a hybrid primrose, Primula polyantha.

2. Also called polyanthus narcissus.  a narcissus, Narcissus tazetta, having small white or yellow flowers.

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polyanthus British  

/ ˌpɒlɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any of several hybrid garden primroses, esp Primula polyantha, which has brightly coloured flowers

2. a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus tazetta, having clusters of small yellow or white fragrant flowers

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Etymology

Origin of polyanthus

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek polýanthos having many flowers. See poly-, -anthous

Example Sentences

The flowerborders grew resplendent with polyanthus, crocus yellow, purple, and white, with early daffodils, and the heaven blue of scilla sibirica.

From The Far Horizon by Malet, Lucas

As to my private cabinet, let it be colored light blue, with a border of ranunculus and polyanthus.

From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

The polyanthus varieties of narcissus are likely to continue the most remunerative to the flower-growers of Scilly, as they flourish better in these isles than on the mainland.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various

"Here, child," she said,   "My mistress sends you this, A bag of silks—   A flow'r not work'd amiss— A polyanthus bright,   And wondrous gay; You'll copy it by noon,   She bade me say."

From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)

The Good-Luck Lily, which is a strong and beautiful polyanthus narcissus, can be grown in bowls filled with pebbles and water.

From What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes by Fisher, Dorothy Canfield