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oxalis

Pronunciation: /ˈɒksəlɪs, ɒkˈsɑːlɪs/

Definition of oxalis

noun

  • a plant of a genus which includes the wood sorrel, typically having three-lobed leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers.
    • Genus Oxalis, family Oxalidaceae

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek, from oxus 'sour' (because of its sharp-tasting leaves)

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