salpiglossis
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salpiglossis (ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any solanaceous plant of the Chilean genus Salpiglossis, some species of which are cultivated for their bright funnel-shaped flowers | |
| [C19: New Latin, from Greek salpinx trumpet + glōssa tongue] | |
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| salpiglossis | |
noun | |
| any plant of the genus Salpiglossis |
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