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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.

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

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