Gypsophila

See also: gypsophila

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γύψος (gúpsos, gypsum) + φίλος (phílos, beloved), referring to the gypsum-rich soils in which some species grow.

Proper noun

Gypsophila f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Caryophyllaceae – baby's breath and related plants.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Pellorneidae – certain babblers.

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Further reading

in Caryophyllaceae

in Pellorneidae