Word
Lychnis
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
lych-nis
Definition
- n. - A genus of Old World plants belonging to the Pink family
(Caryophyllaceae). Most of the species have brilliantly colored flowers
and cottony leaves, which may have anciently answered as wicks for
lamps. The botanical name is in common use for the garden species. The
corn cockle (Lychnis Githago) is a common weed in wheat fields.
- noun - Mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
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