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satin-flower

[sat-n-flou-er]

noun

  1. 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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Example Sentences

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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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