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cyphel

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪf(ə)l/

(also mossy cyphel)
Definition of cyphel

noun

  • a European mountain plant of the pink family, which forms cushion-like mounds and bears small greenish flowers.
    • Minuartia sedoides, family Caryophyllaceae

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the houseleek): apparently from Greek kuphella 'hollows of the ears'

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