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clianthus


Definition of clianthus

noun

  • an Australasian plant of the pea family, which bears drooping clusters of large scarlet flowers. Also called glory pea.
    • Genus Clianthus, family Leguminosae

Origin:

modern Latin, apparently from Greek kleos, klei- 'glory' + anthos 'flower'