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satin-flower
[sat-n-flou-er]
noun
a Californian plant, Clarkia amoena, of the evening primrose family, having cup-shaped pink or purplish flowers blotched with red.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of satin-flower1
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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