gallant soldier

noun

a South American plant, Galinsoga parviflora, widely distributed as a weed, having small daisy-like flowers surrounded by silvery scales: family Asteraceae (composites) Also calledJoey Hooker

C20: by folk etymology from New Latin Galinsoga

That gallant soldier who left us so lately has fallen in love with you,—so he says, and of course he knows best.

Sir Philip Sidney was a gallant soldier, a poet, and the most accomplished gentleman of his time.

They certainly were not flattering to one, who if not a very discreet was a very gallant soldier.

I inclose the following brief sketch of the gallant soldier who commanded in this brilliant affair.

He very soon made his mark as a gallant soldier, and became very popular with his men.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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