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chrysanthemum
/kɹɪˈsænθəməm/
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What does chrysanthemum mean?
noun
- Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.
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/kɹɪˈsænθəməm/
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Amongst perennial kinds, Chrysanthemum frutescens is the well-known Paris daisy or marguerite, one of the most popular of the genus.
The flowers which are now in greatest demand are the rose, carnation, violet, and chrysanthemum.
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As their breed-name implies, these tiny black and white, long-haired lap dogs are reputed to be natives of the land of the chrysanthemum.
We have worshipped with the lily, we have meditated with the lotus, we have charged in battle array with the rose and the chrysanthemum.
As I did not feel that it was appropriate for me to send these things, I had a beautiful wreath of white chrysanthemum flowers made, and sent that instead.