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satin-flower

American  
[sat-n-flou-er] / ˈsæt nˌflaʊ ər /

noun

  1. a Californian plant, Clarkia amoena, of the evening primrose family, having cup-shaped pink or purplish flowers blotched with red.

Etymology

Origin of satin-flower

First recorded in 1590–1600

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In the latter clause of this striking description is given the reason for the popular name of the flower, Satin-flower or White Satin, for the inner septum is a shining membrane resembling white satin.

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