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gentianella
/ -ʃɪə-; ˌdʒɛnʃəˈnɛlə /
noun
- any of various gentianaceous plants, esp the alpine species Gentiana acaulis, which has showy blue flowers
- any of several related plants of the genus Gentianella
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gentianella1
C17: from New Latin, literally: a little gentian
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Example Sentences
Gentian-blue is a useful word, bringing to mind the piercingly powerful hue of the Gentianella.
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"There was a prince on the other side," confessed the Princess Gentianella.
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Princess Gentianella danced for joy, in and out of the Prince's bright flower-beds.
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That was how the Princess Gentianella was left alone in the most beautiful garden on this side of the sun.
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Princess Gentianella gathered up her train with much dignity and turned her back on the Prince.
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