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salpiglossis

Pronunciation: /ˌsalpɪˈglɒsɪs/

Definition of salpiglossis

noun

  • a South American plant of the nightshade family, with brightly patterned funnel-shaped flowers.
    • Genus Salpiglossis, family Solanaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, formed irregularly from Greek salpinx 'trumpet' + glōssa 'tongue'

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