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impatiens

Syllabification: (im·pa·tiens)
Pronunciation: /imˈpāSHənz/
Definition of impatiens

noun

  • an East African plant with abundant red, pink, or white flowers. It is often grown as a houseplant, and its many hybrids are grown as bedding plants.
    • Genus Impatiens, family Balsaminaceae

Origin:

late 18th century: modern Latin, from Latin, literally 'impatient' (because the capsules of the plant readily burst open when touched)

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Definition of impatiens in the British & World English dictionary