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alyssum
[ uh-lis-uhm ]
noun
- any of various plants belonging to the genus Alyssum, of the mustard family, having clusters of small yellow or white flowers.
- any of several related plants of the genus Aurinia, as A. saxatilis, a widely cultivated species with yellow flowers.
alyssum
/ ˈælɪsəm /
noun
- See alison, sweet alyssumany widely cultivated herbaceous garden plant of the genus Alyssum, having clusters of small yellow or white flowers: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) See also sweet alyssum alison
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of alyssum1
C16: from New Latin, from Greek alusson, from alussos (adj) curing rabies, referring to the ancient belief in the plant's healing properties
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Example Sentences
My border seeds, the sweet alyssum and lobelia, I had sense enough not to plant, and I sowed none of the perennials.
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Some of the annual flowers may also be used for strong color effects, as Lobelia Erinus and sweet alyssum.
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Alyssum, white, dwarf for borders; six inches; blooms all summer if not allowed to go to seed.
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Sweet-pease, sweet-williams, sweet-mignonette, and sweet-alyssum.
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And yours, Alyssum, the one we call Pepper-grass, because he is so fiery?'
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