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catananche
/ ËŒ°ìæ³Ùəˈ²Ôæŋ°ìɪ /
noun
- any of the hardy perennial genus Catananche, from S Europe; some, esp C. caerulea, are grown for their blue-and-white flowers that can be dried as winter decoration: family Asteraceae Also calledcupid's dart
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of catananche1
from Greek °ì²¹³Ù²¹²Ô²¹²Ô²µ°ìŧ a spell (from their use in love potions)
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The most beautiful flower then blooming was the catananche, which has won its poetic French name, Cupidon bleu, by the brilliant colour of its blossom.
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